Cafe D'avignon

445 Albee Square West, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 16, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Cafe D'avignon has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 16, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.

Across the inspection history, food contact surface not properly washed is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Cafe D'avignon squarely in typical territory. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Jun 3, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Feb 15, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Sep 8, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

10F

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Aug 22, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

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

08A

“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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe D'avignon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe D'avignon on file is from Jun 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe D'avignon?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe D'avignon.

How does Cafe D'avignon compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Cafe D'avignon's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Cafe D'avignon have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cafe D'avignon 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 D'avignon inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe D'avignon is inspected around two times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Eight Turn Crepe

445 Albee Square West

Score: 74 — Medium Risk

Score: 39 — High Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Brooklyn → Café / Breakfast restaurants in NYC → Café / Breakfast restaurants in Brooklyn