Mary's Coffee Shop

905 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Mary's Coffee Shop has been inspected six times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 8, 2025. 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 three violations after four on the prior visit.

Across the inspection history, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Nov 13, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Feb 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

10F

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

08A

Sep 14, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

10F

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

Sep 1, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

02G

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

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.

04O

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

08A

10F

Mar 21, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

04M

10F

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

08A

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mary's Coffee Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mary's Coffee Shop on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mary's Coffee Shop?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mary's Coffee Shop.

How does Mary's Coffee Shop compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Mary's Coffee Shop most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Mary's Coffee Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mary's Coffee Shop have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mary's Coffee Shop 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 Mary's Coffee Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mary's Coffee Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.

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