Wow Cafe

12 Brighton 11 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235

Eastern European

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Wow Cafe four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 14, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.

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

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

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

Aug 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

8 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 12 violations

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

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

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10B

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

Sep 21, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

10B

10F

May 16, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations.

View 3 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wow Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wow Cafe on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wow 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 Wow Cafe.

How does Wow Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Wow Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wow Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wow 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 Wow Cafe inspected?

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

Nearby Restaurants

The Bay Cafe

2 Neptune Avenue

Score: 74 — Medium Risk

The Wedding Experience

60 West End Avenue

Score: 86 — Low Risk

Neptune Pizza

3033 Coney Island Avenue

Score: 90 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Brooklyn → Eastern European restaurants in NYC → Eastern European restaurants in Brooklyn