Yellow Sun Coffee Roasters

1434 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Other
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Yellow Sun Coffee Roasters is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Feb 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with one violation after six on the prior visit.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Dec 21, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yellow Sun Coffee Roasters last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yellow Sun Coffee Roasters on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yellow Sun Coffee Roasters?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Yellow Sun Coffee Roasters.

How does Yellow Sun Coffee Roasters compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Yellow Sun Coffee Roasters's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Yellow Sun Coffee Roasters have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yellow Sun Coffee Roasters means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.