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Latest inspection: No letter assigned 10 points · A-range score, not an assigned A Previous assigned grade: A · Apr 23, 2024
Coffee/Tea · Park Slope
POETICA COFFEE health grade & inspection history
240 7 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11215
10
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 67% of comparable Brooklyn inspections Local context 2 points below the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Aug 12, 2026. It falls in the A range, but that is not an assigned letter grade.
About the restaurant
What to know about POETICA COFFEE
Poetica Coffee is a Park Slope espresso bar with coffee, cappuccinos, cold brew, pastries, bread, and other baked goods. Its seating makes it suited to a quiet break, a quick bite, or time spent working, with indoor and outdoor areas available. The menu has room for both drinks and small food choices. This profile also lets readers check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Aug 12, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04LCritical violation
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Score trend
POETICA COFFEE inspection history
14 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.
| Date | Assigned grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | Not assigned | 10 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Not assigned | 24 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 23, 2024 | A | 11 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Oct 6, 2023 | Not assigned | 17 | 3 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 04LRecorded in 4 inspections
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 08ARecorded in 4 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Official location
POETICA COFFEE on the map
Common questions
POETICA COFFEE inspection FAQ
What NYC health grade is listed for POETICA COFFEE?
The latest comparable inspection on Aug 12, 2026 has 10 violation points, which falls in the A score range, but no letter grade is recorded for that inspection. The previous assigned grade was A, dated Apr 23, 2024.
When was POETICA COFFEE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 12, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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