Penny House Cafe

732 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238
American
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Penny House Cafe is still short, with only two visits logged. Penny House Cafe was last inspected on Feb 11, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with one violation after two on the prior visit.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
Oct 22, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Penny House Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Penny House Cafe on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Penny House Cafe?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Penny House Cafe.

How does Penny House Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Penny House Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Penny House Cafe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Penny House 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.