The Kova

1653 Bath Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Looking across the full record, food contact surface not properly washed is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so The Kova is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86
Oct 24, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial 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
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Kova last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Kova on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Kova?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Kova.

How does The Kova compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

The Kova most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has The Kova's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Kova have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Kova means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.