Sweetleaf

159 Freeman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Sweetleaf appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 18, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: three violations versus two before.

The pattern that stands out is evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Sweetleaf on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

06D

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Jul 17, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

06D

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Apr 17, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Apr 4, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04L

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

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

08A

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 27, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

06C

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

04L

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

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweetleaf last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweetleaf on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweetleaf?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sweetleaf.

How does Sweetleaf compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Sweetleaf most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Sweetleaf's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sweetleaf have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sweetleaf means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Sweetleaf inspected?

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

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