Work Cafe

85 North 6 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 12, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Work Cafe stretching back to 2022. On May 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Work Cafe on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
90
Jan 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
90
Oct 31, 2022
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Work Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Work Cafe on file is from May 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Work Cafe?

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

How does Work Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Work Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Work Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Work Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Work 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 Work Cafe inspected?

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