Secret Coffee

687 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Secret Coffee stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 4, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, which has been cited one time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
90
Dec 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
No or inadequate potable water supply. water or ice not potable or from unapproved source. bottled water not ny state certified. cross connection in potable water supply system.
03E
86
Oct 27, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
78
Sep 12, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Secret Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Secret Coffee on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Secret Coffee?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Secret Coffee.

How does Secret Coffee compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Secret Coffee most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Secret Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Secret Coffee have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Secret Coffee 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 Secret Coffee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Secret Coffee is inspected around two times per year on average.