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Before Coffee: health inspection history
9 Meserole Street, New York City, NY 11206
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- Address
- 9 Meserole Street, New York City, NY 11206
- Borough
- Brooklyn
- Cuisine (as listed)
- Coffee/Tea
- Most recent grade
- Grade A issued May 18, 2026
- Latest inspection
- May 18, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
- Records shown
- 4 inspections, Sep 14, 2023 to May 18, 2026
Across these 4 inspection records, the health department cited 10 violations, of which 5 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 13 points. Among 169 graded restaurants in ZIP 11206, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.
Inspection history
May 18, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 10FNot critical 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.
- 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 06FCritical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Jan 31, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 10FNot critical 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.
- 04OCritical Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
- 06ACritical Personal 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.
Sep 14, 2023 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 20-04Not critical “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Sep 14, 2023 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04JCritical 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.
- 10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- 10BNot critical 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.
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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.