Nostrand Cafe

261 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2024
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Nostrand Cafe five times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 9, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Brooklyn restaurants. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2024
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
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
74
Apr 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Jan 5, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
74
Nov 28, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
74
May 27, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nostrand Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nostrand Cafe on file is from Dec 9, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nostrand Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nostrand Cafe.

How does Nostrand Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Nostrand Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nostrand Cafe 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 Nostrand Cafe inspected?

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