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Shepherd's Cup

2123 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Shepherd's Cup has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 12, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Shepherd's Cup's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
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
70
Nov 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
67
Aug 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
May 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shepherd's Cup last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shepherd's Cup on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shepherd's Cup?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Shepherd's Cup.

How does Shepherd's Cup compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Shepherd's Cup most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Shepherd's Cup's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shepherd's Cup have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Shepherd's Cup 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 Shepherd's Cup inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shepherd's Cup is inspected around two times per year on average.

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