Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
35
Last inspection
June 17, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
26 / 9
Cj's Cafe currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 17, 2026 found 8 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 35 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 4 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.
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Non-Critical
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 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.
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
June 17, 2026
- Date
- June 17, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 35
- Critical points
- 26
- Non-critical points
- 9
- Violations
- 8 (4 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
6 inspections
Jun 17, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 15, 2026
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 2, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 23, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 8, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 27, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cj's Cafe has received a B grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2024 and November 2023. Its latest score was 22, lower than its November 2023 score of 24.
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.
Cj's Cafe's latest score: 35
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cj's Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Cj's Cafe currently has a Z grade.
When was Cj's Cafe last inspected?
Cj's Cafe was last inspected on June 17, 2026.
What was Cj's Cafe's latest inspection score?
Cj's Cafe's latest inspection score was 35 points.
How many violations did Cj's Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Cj's Cafe had 8 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Cj's Cafe located?
Cj's Cafe is located at 875 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11226.
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: 50092271
Last updated: June 26, 2026