Square Coffee

5824 8 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Square Coffee appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 14, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Square Coffee is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

Mar 29, 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

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

Mar 30, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

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10B

Mar 17, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

06D

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

10B

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Square Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Square Coffee on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Square Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Square Coffee.

How does Square Coffee compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Square Coffee most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Square Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Square Coffee have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Square 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 Square Coffee inspected?

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

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