Simple Cafe

346 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249
French
Last inspected: Apr 18, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Simple Cafe has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 18, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

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

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, this is about average. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 18, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
74
Oct 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
May 11, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
82
Feb 17, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Simple Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Simple Cafe on file is from Apr 18, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Simple Cafe?

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

How does Simple Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Simple Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Simple Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Simple 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 Simple Cafe inspected?

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