Brooklyn Kolache Health Inspection Grade
Coffee/tea · 520 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
5
Last inspection
November 19, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 0
Brooklyn Kolache currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 19, 2025 found 1 violation, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 5 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Latest Inspection Details
November 19, 2025
- Date
- November 19, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 5
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 1 (1 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Nov 19, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 27, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 11, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 2, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Brooklyn Kolache has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: November 2025 and August 2024. Its latest score was 5, lower than its August 2024 score of 12.
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.
Brooklyn Kolache's latest score: 5
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn Kolache's current NYC health grade?
Brooklyn Kolache currently has a A grade.
When was Brooklyn Kolache last inspected?
Brooklyn Kolache was last inspected on November 19, 2025.
What was Brooklyn Kolache's latest inspection score?
Brooklyn Kolache's latest inspection score was 5 points.
How many violations did Brooklyn Kolache have in its latest inspection?
Brooklyn Kolache had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Brooklyn Kolache located?
Brooklyn Kolache is located at 520 Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11205.
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: 41652878
Last updated: June 26, 2026