Sababa Lounge Health Inspection Grade
Coffee/tea · 1736 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
6
Last inspection
March 12, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
0 / 6
Sababa Lounge currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 12, 2026 found 3 violations, for a total score of 6 points.
Latest Violations
0 critical · 3 non-critical
Non-Critical
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
March 12, 2026
- Date
- March 12, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 6
- Critical points
- 0
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 3 (0 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Mar 12, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 13, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Sababa Lounge received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in March 2026 with a score of 6.
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.
Sababa Lounge's latest score: 6
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sababa Lounge's current NYC health grade?
Sababa Lounge currently has a A grade.
When was Sababa Lounge last inspected?
Sababa Lounge was last inspected on March 12, 2026.
What was Sababa Lounge's latest inspection score?
Sababa Lounge's latest inspection score was 6 points.
How many violations did Sababa Lounge have in its latest inspection?
Sababa Lounge had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 0 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Sababa Lounge located?
Sababa Lounge is located at 1736 Mcdonald Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11230.
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: 50143670
Last updated: July 3, 2026