Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
N/A
Last inspection
April 3, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 5
Cafe Here currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 3, 2026 found 12 violations, including 7 critical violations, for a total score of no score posted.
Latest Violations
7 critical · 5 non-critical
Critical
- Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
- 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.
- Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
Non-Critical
- The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
- Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
- “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
- Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Latest Inspection Details
April 3, 2026
- Date
- April 3, 2026
- Type
- Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- N/A
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 12 (7 critical, 5 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Apr 3, 2026
Inspection Type: Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cafe Here does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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 Here's latest score: N/A
Grade range: Not graded
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cafe Here's current NYC health grade?
Cafe Here does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Cafe Here last inspected?
Cafe Here was last inspected on April 3, 2026.
What was Cafe Here's latest inspection score?
Cafe Here does not have a latest inspection score posted in NYC Open Data.
How many violations did Cafe Here have in its latest inspection?
Cafe Here had 12 violations in its latest inspection, including 7 critical violations and 5 non-critical violations.
Where is Cafe Here located?
Cafe Here is located at 499 Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn, NY 11231.
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: 50172498
Last updated: July 3, 2026