12 Chairs Cafe Health Inspection Grade

Middle Eastern · 342 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249

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A

Current Grade

Current grade

A

Latest score

13

Last inspection

May 11, 2026

Critical / non-critical points

11 / 2

12 Chairs Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 11, 2026 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.

Latest Violations

2 critical · 1 non-critical

Critical

  • Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
  • 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.

Non-Critical

  • 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.

Latest Inspection Details

May 11, 2026
Date
May 11, 2026
Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade
A
Score
13
Critical points
11
Non-critical points
2
Violations
3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)

Inspection History

3 inspections

May 11, 2026

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

A
3 Violations
2 Critical1 Non-Critical

Jan 3, 2025

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

B
4 Violations
2 Critical2 Non-Critical

Jul 17, 2024

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

No Grade
3 Violations
2 Critical1 Non-Critical

Grade Trend

12 Chairs Cafe's most recent graded inspection in May 2026 was a A, after a B in January 2025.

What This Grade Means

NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.

12 Chairs Cafe's latest score: 13

Grade range: A

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 12 Chairs Cafe's current NYC health grade?

12 Chairs Cafe currently has a A grade.

When was 12 Chairs Cafe last inspected?

12 Chairs Cafe was last inspected on May 11, 2026.

What was 12 Chairs Cafe's latest inspection score?

12 Chairs Cafe's latest inspection score was 13 points.

How many violations did 12 Chairs Cafe have in its latest inspection?

12 Chairs Cafe had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.

Where is 12 Chairs Cafe located?

12 Chairs Cafe is located at 342 Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11249.

Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50018577
Last updated: June 26, 2026