Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
26
Last inspection
March 30, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
21 / 5
Masal Cafe currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 30, 2026 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 26 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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
March 30, 2026
- Date
- March 30, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 26
- Critical points
- 21
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Mar 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 3, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Oct 29, 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 18, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 27, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Masal Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: July 2024 and April 2023. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its April 2023 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.
Masal Cafe's latest score: 26
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Masal Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Masal Cafe does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Masal Cafe last inspected?
Masal Cafe was last inspected on March 30, 2026.
What was Masal Cafe's latest inspection score?
Masal Cafe's latest inspection score was 26 points.
How many violations did Masal Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Masal Cafe had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Masal Cafe located?
Masal Cafe is located at 1901 Emmons Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11235.
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: 50077488
Last updated: June 26, 2026