Pier 53 Coffee & Sandwich Shop

5313 2 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

American

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Pier 53 Coffee & Sandwich Shop four times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 11, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The latest visit found two violations, down from three violations the time before.

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

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Pier 53 Coffee & Sandwich Shop on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

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

Jan 16, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

10F

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

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

08C

Jan 20, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

10F

Mar 3, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pier 53 Coffee & Sandwich Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pier 53 Coffee & Sandwich Shop on file is from Feb 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pier 53 Coffee & Sandwich Shop?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pier 53 Coffee & Sandwich Shop.

How does Pier 53 Coffee & Sandwich Shop compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Pier 53 Coffee & Sandwich Shop most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Pier 53 Coffee & Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pier 53 Coffee & Sandwich Shop have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pier 53 Coffee & Sandwich 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 Pier 53 Coffee & Sandwich Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pier 53 Coffee & Sandwich Shop is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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