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Latest inspection: Grade A 12 points · Jul 31, 2026
Coffee/Tea · Park Slope
VELVETTE BLACK health grade & inspection history
814 UNION STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11215
12
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 33% of comparable Brooklyn inspections Local context 2 points above the local median
Score and Grade A from the latest comparable inspection on Jul 31, 2026.
About the restaurant
What to know about VELVETTE BLACK
Velvette Black is a Park Slope coffee shop offering espresso drinks, lattes, pastries, and sweets. Seating indoors and in an outdoor courtyard gives it a useful role for a coffee break, a quiet work session, or a small baked treat. The menu stays centered on coffee and bakery items in a welcoming neighborhood setting. 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
Jul 31, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Score trend
VELVETTE BLACK inspection history
10 more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jul 14, 2025 | A | 2 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| May 27, 2025 | Not assigned | 18 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 12, 2024 | A | 11 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Not assigned | 18 | 4 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Not assigned | — | 2 | Administrative Miscellaneous / 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.
- 10FRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
- 04LRecorded in 3 inspections
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 08ARecorded in 3 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Official location
VELVETTE BLACK on the map
Common questions
VELVETTE BLACK inspection FAQ
What NYC health grade is listed for VELVETTE BLACK?
The latest comparable inspection received Grade A with 12 violation points on Jul 31, 2026.
When was VELVETTE BLACK last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 31, 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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