Wake up Coffee Shop

1202 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11229

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged four inspections at Wake up Coffee Shop, the earliest from 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Wake up Coffee Shop on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening 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 13, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

10F

Mar 2, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.

05C

06C

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

06D

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

04L

Document issued by the board of health, commissioner or department reproduced or altered. false, untrue or misleading statement or document made to, submitted or filed with the department

18-12

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

08A

Dec 17, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Duties of an officer of the department interfered with or obstructed.

07A

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

10B

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wake up Coffee Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wake up Coffee Shop on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wake up Coffee Shop?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wake up Coffee Shop.

How does Wake up Coffee Shop compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Wake up Coffee Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wake up Coffee Shop have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wake up 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.

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