Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
December 5, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 2
55 Thomas Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 5, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Latest Inspection Details
December 5, 2025
- Date
- December 5, 2025
- 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
Dec 5, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 9, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 9, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
55 Thomas Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2025 and July 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its July 2024 score of 2.
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.
55 Thomas Cafe's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is 55 Thomas Cafe's current NYC health grade?
55 Thomas Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was 55 Thomas Cafe last inspected?
55 Thomas Cafe was last inspected on December 5, 2025.
What was 55 Thomas Cafe's latest inspection score?
55 Thomas Cafe's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did 55 Thomas Cafe have in its latest inspection?
55 Thomas Cafe had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is 55 Thomas Cafe located?
55 Thomas Cafe is located at 55 Thomas Street in Brooklyn, NY 11222.
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: 41548334
Last updated: June 26, 2026