Lowlife Coffee

55 Porter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with one violation after four on the prior visit.

Food contact surface not properly washed accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing one time across the record.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Lowlife Coffee on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / 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
Jul 23, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lowlife Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lowlife Coffee on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lowlife Coffee?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Lowlife Coffee.

How does Lowlife Coffee compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Lowlife Coffee most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Lowlife Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lowlife Coffee have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lowlife 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.