Cafe Miguel

636 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Cafe Miguel has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Feb 12, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

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

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Cafe Miguel trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
64
Dec 29, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Miguel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Miguel on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Miguel?

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

How does Cafe Miguel compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Cafe Miguel most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Cafe Miguel's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Miguel have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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