Nostrand Cafe Health Inspection Grade
Coffee/tea · 261 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
28
Last inspection
May 11, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
26 / 2
Nostrand Cafe currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 11, 2026 found 5 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 28 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 1 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.
- 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.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
May 11, 2026
- Date
- May 11, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 28
- Critical points
- 26
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 5 (4 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
May 11, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 9, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 4, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 5, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Nostrand Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2024 and April 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its April 2024 score of 2.
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.
Nostrand Cafe's latest score: 28
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nostrand Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Nostrand Cafe does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Nostrand Cafe last inspected?
Nostrand Cafe was last inspected on May 11, 2026.
What was Nostrand Cafe's latest inspection score?
Nostrand Cafe's latest inspection score was 28 points.
How many violations did Nostrand Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Nostrand Cafe had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Nostrand Cafe located?
Nostrand Cafe is located at 261 Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11216.
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: 50050327
Last updated: June 26, 2026