Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
December 28, 2023
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 0
The River Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 28, 2023 found 1 violation, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Latest Inspection Details
December 28, 2023
- Date
- December 28, 2023
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 9
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 1 (1 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Dec 28, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 9, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 22, 2021
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
The River Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2023 and July 2021. Its latest score was 9, slightly higher than its July 2021 score of 7.
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.
The River Cafe's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is The River Cafe's current NYC health grade?
The River Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was The River Cafe last inspected?
The River Cafe was last inspected on December 28, 2023.
What was The River Cafe's latest inspection score?
The River Cafe's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did The River Cafe have in its latest inspection?
The River Cafe had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is The River Cafe located?
The River Cafe is located at 1 Water Street in Brooklyn, NY 11201.
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: 40369608
Last updated: June 26, 2026