Towers Cafe

760 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11206
American
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Towers Cafe five times, with records going back to 2023. Towers Cafe was last inspected on Sep 10, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The most recent inspection turned up three violations, more than the zero found previously.

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Towers Cafe scores about where you'd expect for a Brooklyn restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
78
Feb 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Mar 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Feb 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food, food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
04F
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Towers Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Towers Cafe on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Towers Cafe?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Towers Cafe.

How does Towers Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Towers Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Towers Cafe have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about zero per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Towers 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.

How often is Towers Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Towers Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.