Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
August 4, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 3
Roots Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 4, 2025 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- 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.
- Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
Latest Inspection Details
August 4, 2025
- Date
- August 4, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 9
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 4 (2 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Aug 4, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 3, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 28, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Roots Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: August 2025 and January 2024. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its January 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.
Roots Cafe's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roots Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Roots Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Roots Cafe last inspected?
Roots Cafe was last inspected on August 4, 2025.
What was Roots Cafe's latest inspection score?
Roots Cafe's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Roots Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Roots Cafe had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Roots Cafe located?
Roots Cafe is located at 639 5th Avenue 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: 50072533
Last updated: June 26, 2026