Lo-Fi Cafe

413 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Apr 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Lo-Fi Cafe is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Apr 10, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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
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 Lo-Fi Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lo-Fi Cafe on file is from Apr 29, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lo-Fi Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lo-Fi Cafe.

How does Lo-Fi Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Lo-Fi Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lo-Fi Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lo-Fi 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.