Cafe Nube

940 4 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jun 16, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Cafe Nube has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Cafe Nube was last inspected on Jun 16, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: four violations versus three before.

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

The city-wide average is 77, putting Cafe Nube squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
10C
74
Apr 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
10C
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
86
Nov 22, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Nube last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Nube on file is from Jun 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Nube?

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 Cafe Nube.

How does Cafe Nube compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Cafe Nube's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cafe Nube have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cafe Nube 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 Nube inspected?

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