Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
24
Last inspection
March 21, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
22 / 2
Cafe Balearica currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 21, 2026 found 4 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 24 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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
March 21, 2026
- Date
- March 21, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 24
- Critical points
- 22
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 4 (3 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Mar 21, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 18, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cafe Balearica received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in November 2023 with a score of 2.
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.
Cafe Balearica's latest score: 24
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cafe Balearica's current NYC health grade?
Cafe Balearica does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Cafe Balearica last inspected?
Cafe Balearica was last inspected on March 21, 2026.
What was Cafe Balearica's latest inspection score?
Cafe Balearica's latest inspection score was 24 points.
How many violations did Cafe Balearica have in its latest inspection?
Cafe Balearica had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Cafe Balearica located?
Cafe Balearica is located at 44 Berry Street in Brooklyn, NY 11249.
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: 50119337
Last updated: July 3, 2026