Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
November 19, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 3
Union Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 19, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 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.
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.
Latest Inspection Details
November 19, 2025
- Date
- November 19, 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
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Nov 19, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 15, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 14, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 27, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 9, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Union Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: November 2025 and August 2024. Its latest score was 12, lower than its August 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.
Union Cafe's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Union Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Union Cafe last inspected?
Union Cafe was last inspected on November 19, 2025.
What was Union Cafe's latest inspection score?
Union Cafe's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Union Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Union Cafe had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Union Cafe located?
Union Cafe is located at 568 Union Street 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: 40698823
Last updated: June 26, 2026