Elk Cafe Health Inspection Grade
Coffee/tea · 154 Prospect Park Southwest, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
8
Last inspection
August 4, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 2
Elk Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 4, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 8 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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
August 4, 2025
- Date
- August 4, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 8
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Aug 4, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 6, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 18, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 1, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Elk Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: August 2025 and March 2024. Its latest score was 8, lower than its March 2024 score of 9.
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.
Elk Cafe's latest score: 8
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elk Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Elk Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Elk Cafe last inspected?
Elk Cafe was last inspected on August 4, 2025.
What was Elk Cafe's latest inspection score?
Elk Cafe's latest inspection score was 8 points.
How many violations did Elk Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Elk Cafe had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Elk Cafe located?
Elk Cafe is located at 154 Prospect Park Southwest in Brooklyn, NY 11218.
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: 50102474
Last updated: June 26, 2026