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Coffee/Tea · Williamsburg
CAFE BUREAU health grade & inspection history
251 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11211
10 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Nov 14, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Nov 14, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Nov 14, 2025Inspection date
2Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06CCritical violation
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.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Score trend
CAFE BUREAU inspection history
5 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | A | 10 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 20, 2024 | A | 5 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 3, 2023 | A | 3 | 1 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | 22 | 3 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Official location
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Common questions
CAFE BUREAU inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for CAFE BUREAU?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Nov 14, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 10 violation points.
When was CAFE BUREAU last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Nov 14, 2025.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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