Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
11
Last inspection
May 2, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 0
Lips Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 2, 2025 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 11 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Latest Inspection Details
May 2, 2025
- Date
- May 2, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 11
- Critical points
- 11
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
9 inspections
May 2, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 6, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Mar 4, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.
Feb 26, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Jul 10, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 5, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 2, 2023
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 6, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 5, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Lips Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2025 and July 2024. Its latest score was 11, lower than its July 2024 score of 13.
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.
Lips Cafe's latest score: 11
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lips Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Lips Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Lips Cafe last inspected?
Lips Cafe was last inspected on May 2, 2025.
What was Lips Cafe's latest inspection score?
Lips Cafe's latest inspection score was 11 points.
How many violations did Lips Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Lips Cafe had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Lips Cafe located?
Lips Cafe is located at 1412 Nostrand 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: 50100930
Last updated: June 26, 2026