Prospect Coffee Shop

1309 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

American

Last inspected: May 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Prospect Coffee Shop has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated May 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions”, which has been cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Bronx restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 19, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 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

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

08A

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Mar 8, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

04L

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

08A

Mar 20, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

06F

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Prospect Coffee Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Prospect Coffee Shop on file is from May 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Prospect Coffee Shop?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Prospect Coffee Shop.

How does Prospect Coffee Shop compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Prospect Coffee Shop most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bronx average of 77.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Prospect Coffee Shop have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Prospect 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 Prospect Coffee Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Prospect Coffee Shop is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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