What is Kaleidoscope Coffee's health inspection score?

Kaleidoscope Coffee has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kaleidoscope Coffee last inspected?

Kaleidoscope Coffee was last inspected on December 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kaleidoscope Coffee have?

Kaleidoscope Coffee has 10 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kaleidoscope Coffee safe to eat at?

Kaleidoscope Coffee has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Kaleidoscope Coffee serve?

Kaleidoscope Coffee serves Coffee/Tea cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Kaleidoscope Coffee

Name: Kaleidoscope Coffee
Address: 151B NASSAU AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11222
Rating: 77

151B NASSAU AVENUE, Brooklyn

Last Inspected: 12/30/2025

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Coffee/Tea•Brooklyn

Ranked #980 of 1000 in BrooklynBetter than 51% of coffee/tea restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Dec 30, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-39

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+80 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 61/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (77/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Dec 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

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.−5
10DMechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.−5

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

6 High2 Med

8 total4 risk factors

10/100inspection score

−70 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

04OLive animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.Risk Factor−10
03AFood, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
05DNo 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.−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

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.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−70 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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