Caffe Cafe

8401 3 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Caffe Cafe stretching back to 2023. Caffe Cafe was last inspected on Sep 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Caffe Cafe on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 6, 2025

Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Workplace sfaa policy not prominently posted in workplace.

15-37

Apr 26, 2025

Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of smoke-free air act ("sfaa") prohibitions

15-42

Ashtray present in smoke-free area.

15-39

Mar 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

06E

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

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

Jul 31, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

08A

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Jul 17, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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04N

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

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

08A

Jun 21, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

May 24, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caffe Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caffe Cafe on file is from Sep 6, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caffe Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Caffe Cafe.

How does Caffe Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Caffe Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caffe 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 Caffe Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Caffe Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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