Simple Cafe
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.
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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.