Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
August 6, 2019
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 7
J + B Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 6, 2019 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
Non-Critical
- Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
- Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
- Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
Latest Inspection Details
August 6, 2019
- Date
- August 6, 2019
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Aug 6, 2019
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 18, 2017
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
J + B Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: August 2019 and July 2017. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its July 2017 score of 11.
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.
J + B Cafe's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is J + B Cafe's current NYC health grade?
J + B Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was J + B Cafe last inspected?
J + B Cafe was last inspected on August 6, 2019.
What was J + B Cafe's latest inspection score?
J + B Cafe's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did J + B Cafe have in its latest inspection?
J + B Cafe had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is J + B Cafe located?
J + B Cafe is located at 302 7th Street in Brooklyn, NY 11215.
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: 50013991
Last updated: June 26, 2026