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The Apartment / Hox Coffee Shop: health inspection history
97 Wythe Avenue, New York City, NY 11249
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- Address
- 97 Wythe Avenue, New York City, NY 11249
- Borough
- Brooklyn
- Cuisine (as listed)
- Coffee/Tea
- Most recent grade
- Grade A issued May 11, 2026
- Latest inspection
- May 11, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection)
- Records shown
- 4 inspections, May 24, 2023 to May 11, 2026
Across these 4 inspection records, the health department cited 11 violations, of which 7 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 0 points. Among 180 graded restaurants in ZIP 11249, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.
Inspection history
May 11, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 0Grade: Grade ANo violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
No violations listed in this record.
Mar 31, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 44Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04NCritical Filth 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.
- 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 05DCritical No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- 06FCritical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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.
Oct 15, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06FCritical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
May 24, 2023 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06ECritical Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 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.
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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.