Grade ACoffee/Tea

Caffe Cafe

8401 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11209

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · New York City health department

Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Critical
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
Critical
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Critical
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Critical
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jul 23, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (4 critical)
Sep 6, 2025	Grade Pending	Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection	1
Apr 26, 2025	Grade Pending	Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection	2
Mar 17, 2025	Grade A	Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection	3 (1 critical)
Jul 31, 2024	Grade C	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	5 (3 critical)
Jul 17, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (3 critical)

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

2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

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