Palace Cafe

2603 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210

Jewish / Kosher

Last inspected: May 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Palace Cafe appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from May 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Palace Cafe on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 5, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

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

Sep 11, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 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

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

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

Jan 30, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

10B

Jan 19, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palace Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Palace Cafe on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Palace Cafe?

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

How does Palace Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Palace Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Palace Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Palace 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 Palace Cafe inspected?

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

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