Cafe Bureau

251 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Cafe Bureau stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Cafe Bureau scores about where you'd expect for a Brooklyn restaurant. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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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
74
Jun 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86
Jan 3, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
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Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
95
Dec 13, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Written standard operating procedure (sop) approved by the department for refillable, reusable containers not available at the time of inspection. container construction improper
05H
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Bureau last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Bureau on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Bureau?

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

How does Cafe Bureau compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Cafe Bureau most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Cafe Bureau's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cafe Bureau 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 Cafe Bureau inspected?

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