Meet Fresh

5815 8 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at Meet Fresh, the earliest from 2023. Meet Fresh was last inspected on Nov 20, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up three times.

That's lower than the typical Brooklyn restaurant, which scores around 77. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

06F

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

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

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

06D

Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.

02C

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Jul 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor 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

10F

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Mar 27, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

06A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Meet Fresh last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Meet Fresh on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Meet Fresh?

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 Meet Fresh.

How does Meet Fresh compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Meet Fresh most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Meet Fresh's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Meet Fresh have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Meet Fresh means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Meet Fresh inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Meet Fresh is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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