Kijitora Coffee

578 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Kijitora Coffee has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Kijitora Coffee is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
82
Nov 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86
Jan 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
64
Aug 11, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
05A
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kijitora Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kijitora Coffee on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kijitora Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kijitora Coffee.

How does Kijitora Coffee compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Kijitora Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kijitora Coffee 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 Kijitora Coffee inspected?

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