55 Thomas Cafe

55 Thomas Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222
American
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

55 Thomas Cafe has been inspected three times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 5, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food contact surface not properly washed”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so 55 Thomas Cafe trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
70
Jul 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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.
10F
95
May 9, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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.
10F
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 55 Thomas Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 55 Thomas Cafe on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 55 Thomas Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 55 Thomas Cafe.

How does 55 Thomas Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

55 Thomas Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has 55 Thomas Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 55 Thomas Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 55 Thomas Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is 55 Thomas Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 55 Thomas Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.