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Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
20
Last inspection
October 20, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
20 / 0
Roots Cafe currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 20, 2026 found 3 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 20 points.
Roots Cafe does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
Roots Cafe was last inspected on October 20, 2026.
Roots Cafe's latest inspection score was 20 points.
Roots Cafe had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
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: 50072533
Last updated: October 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Roots Cafe has received an A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: August 2025 and January 2024. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its January 2024 score of 9.
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.
Roots Cafe's latest score: 20
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Roots Cafe is located at 639 5th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11215.
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