Brooklyn Cafe

1 Brookdale Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11212

American

Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Brooklyn Cafe has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 28, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Brooklyn Cafe's latest score of 95 sits above the Brooklyn average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

Mar 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Apr 19, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brooklyn Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brooklyn Cafe on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brooklyn Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brooklyn Cafe.

How does Brooklyn Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Brooklyn Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Brooklyn Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Brooklyn Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brooklyn 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.

How often is Brooklyn Cafe inspected?

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

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