Poetica Coffee
1233 PROSPECT AVENUE, 11218
Coffee/Tea
9177975131
AScore: 10
Last inspected: December 18, 2025
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
December 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 10
04OLive animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
06CFood, 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.
October 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 12
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
06APersonal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
July 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 12
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10FNon-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.
January 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 8
06APersonal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
10FNon-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.