Doctor's Cave Cafe
856 MARCY AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11216
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (3 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 20, 2026
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.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jun 2, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×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.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 18 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
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