Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
39
Last inspection
June 1, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
34 / 5
Vanka Cafe currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 1, 2026 found 7 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 39 points.
Latest Violations
5 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 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
- 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
June 1, 2026
- Date
- June 1, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 39
- Critical points
- 34
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 7 (5 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Jun 1, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 4, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Vanka Cafe received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in November 2024 with a 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.
Vanka Cafe's latest score: 39
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanka Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Vanka Cafe does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Vanka Cafe last inspected?
Vanka Cafe was last inspected on June 1, 2026.
What was Vanka Cafe's latest inspection score?
Vanka Cafe's latest inspection score was 39 points.
How many violations did Vanka Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Vanka Cafe had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Vanka Cafe located?
Vanka Cafe is located at 3810 Nostrand 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: 41275015
Last updated: June 26, 2026