The Bureau Cafe

279 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 16, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for The Bureau Cafe. The most recent report on file is from May 16, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Design, construction, materials used or maintenance” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
78
Feb 26, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / 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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Bureau Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Bureau Cafe on file is from May 16, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Bureau Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “design, construction, materials used or maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Bureau Cafe.

How does The Bureau Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

The Bureau Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has The Bureau Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Bureau 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.