Grade AEastern European

Wow Cafe

12 BRIGHTON 11 STREET, Brooklyn, 11235

Should you eat here?

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

Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · New York City health department

Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
Critical
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
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
Jan 14, 2026	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (1 critical)
Aug 29, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	12 (8 critical)
Sep 21, 2023	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	2
May 16, 2023	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	3 (3 critical)

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

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

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