Avenue S Cafe

172 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 24, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to five violations previously.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Avenue S Cafe on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Jul 6, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
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
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Avenue S Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Avenue S Cafe on file is from Mar 24, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Avenue S Cafe?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Avenue S Cafe.

How does Avenue S Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Avenue S Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Avenue S Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Avenue S Cafe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Avenue S Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.