Poetica Coffee, a Brooklyn coffee shop owned by Parviz Mukhamadkulov, is facing a civil rights investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) following its public criticism of Rep. Dan Goldman, a Jewish congressman. Reports indicate that the shop is also dealing with tax and health code violations. Mukhamadkulov has previously donated $35 to the campaign of Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner. The coffee shop's social media posts targeting Goldman have since been deleted. Additionally, Poetica Coffee has been cited for multiple health code violations, including issues related to sanitation and pest control. The New York Department of Taxation and Finance has been contacted for confirmation regarding the reported tax issues, which allegedly amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars. The latest health violations were documented in June 2026, with previous violations noted in December 2025. Poetica Coffee did not respond to requests for comment.
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Brooklyn Coffee Shop Under DOJ Investigation for Tax and Health Code Issues
Poetica Coffee in Brooklyn is under investigation by the DOJ following its public criticism of Rep. Dan Goldman. The coffee shop is also facing tax and health code violations, with reports indicating significant unpaid taxes and ongoing sanitation issues. The owner, Parviz Mukhamadkulov, has previously donated to a political campaign and has deleted social media posts related to the controversy.
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Brooklyn coffee shop that targeted Jewish congressman faces DOJ probe after reported tax, health code issues
Brooklyn Coffee Shop Under DOJ Investigation for Tax and Health Code Issues