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Grade ACoffee/Tea

Cafe Lounge

210 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn, 11223

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (6 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jan 20, 2026

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

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

    Critical

  • 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.

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jan 20, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Oct 28, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (2 critical)
Jul 18, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection2 (1 critical)
Jul 11, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection6 (3 critical)
Jul 9, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection3 (2 critical)
Jul 7, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection6 (3 critical)
Jul 1, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection12 (5 critical)
May 13, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (2 critical)
Mar 13, 2024Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection4 (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×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

Around this address

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

  • 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.

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