Nostrand Coffee Shop
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2025
74
Score
Public records show six inspections at Nostrand Coffee Shop stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source”, which has been cited four times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Brooklyn restaurants. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Dec 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50
Apr 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
74
Nov 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
16-02
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
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
52
Nov 15, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
70
Sep 29, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Written standard operating procedure (sop) approved by the department for refillable, reusable containers not available at the time of inspection. container construction improper
05H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nostrand Coffee Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nostrand Coffee Shop on file is from Jan 28, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nostrand Coffee Shop?
Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nostrand Coffee Shop.
How does Nostrand Coffee Shop compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?
Nostrand Coffee Shop most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.
Has Nostrand Coffee Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nostrand Coffee Shop have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Nostrand Coffee Shop means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Nostrand Coffee Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nostrand Coffee Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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