According to the notice, the cafe’s signage, which Collins said has been in place for more than 20 years, needed approval by the landlord prior to posting and violates his lease.

A popular downtown café, Java’s Coffee on Gibbs Street, has been cited for numerous violations, two of which were critical. Feb. 18, 2024 (Photo by Ben Vahey/WHAM) ...

The report comes after another cafe on Rochester’s East End, SPoT Coffee, was cited with 14 health violations including one that was critical. SPoT has reopened after being closed for six days.

Java's Cafe on Gibbs Street Monday, Feb, 19, 2024. The coffee shop was shut down a few days prior over reported health code violations. (Photo by Ben Vahey/WHAM) ...

A Feb. 16 inspection by the Monroe County Department of Public Health found 13 violations at Java's Cafe, 16 Gibbs St. Two were deemed critical: inadequate refrigeration and spoiled food and food ...