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Volare Espresso Bar: health inspection history

199 5 Avenue, New York City, NY 11217

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Address: 199 5 Avenue, New York City, NY 11217
Borough: Brooklyn
Cuisine (as listed): Coffee/Tea
Most recent grade: Grade A issued Oct 22, 2026
Latest inspection: Oct 22, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection)
Records shown: 3 inspections, Jul 19, 2024 to Oct 22, 2026

Across these 3 inspection records, the health department cited 7 violations, of which 4 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 8 points. Among 255 graded restaurants in ZIP 11217, the median score behind the latest grade is 10 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

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Inspection history

Oct 22, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 8Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).

08CNot critical Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
06FCritical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

Jul 9, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 21Violations were cited in the following area(s).

08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

Jul 19, 2024 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Score: 8Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).

06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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.