Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
March 6, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 3
Kowloon Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 6, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 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
March 6, 2025
- Date
- March 6, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
6 inspections
Mar 6, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 22, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Nov 21, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Nov 18, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
May 13, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 12, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Kowloon Cafe's most recent graded inspection in March 2025 was a A, after a C in May 2024.
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.
Kowloon Cafe's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kowloon Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Kowloon Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Kowloon Cafe last inspected?
Kowloon Cafe was last inspected on March 6, 2025.
What was Kowloon Cafe's latest inspection score?
Kowloon Cafe's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Kowloon Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Kowloon Cafe had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Kowloon Cafe located?
Kowloon Cafe is located at 2365 86th Street in Brooklyn, NY 11214.
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: 50142322
Last updated: July 3, 2026