Sweetbee Coffee

634 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Sweetbee Coffee, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 14, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food contact surface not properly washed”, showing up two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Sweetbee Coffee is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 14, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

Feb 5, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

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

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

Dec 3, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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

06D

Aug 21, 2024

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweetbee Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweetbee Coffee on file is from Mar 14, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweetbee Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sweetbee Coffee.

How does Sweetbee Coffee compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Sweetbee Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sweetbee Coffee have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sweetbee 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 Sweetbee Coffee inspected?

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

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