Joe Coffee Company

102 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Joe Coffee Company appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. Joe Coffee Company was last inspected on Sep 12, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Joe Coffee Company is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 12, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Jan 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 minor violations.

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Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away

28-05

10F

Dec 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Oct 6, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joe Coffee Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joe Coffee Company on file is from Sep 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Joe Coffee Company?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Joe Coffee Company.

How does Joe Coffee Company compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Joe Coffee Company most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Joe Coffee Company's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joe Coffee Company have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Joe Coffee Company means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Joe Coffee Company inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Joe Coffee Company is inspected around two times per year on average.

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