Grade AAmericanNo recent inspection

1050 Cafe

1050 FORBELL STREET, Brooklyn, 11208

Should you eat here?

The latest inspection was 1 year ago — conditions may have changed. Grade A at that time, with no critical violations at that inspection.

Last inspected Jul 29, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jul 29, 2025

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    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.

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jul 29, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3
Apr 10, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (2 critical)
Dec 12, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (1 critical)
Dec 27, 2022Grade APre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection2
Dec 15, 2022Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection7 (2 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 2 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
  • 7 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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