Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
January 12, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 2
Shepherd's Cup currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 12, 2026 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
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
January 12, 2026
- Date
- January 12, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jan 12, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 25, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 20, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 15, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Shepherd's Cup has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2026 and August 2024. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its August 2024 score of 11.
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.
Shepherd's Cup's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shepherd's Cup's current NYC health grade?
Shepherd's Cup currently has a A grade.
When was Shepherd's Cup last inspected?
Shepherd's Cup was last inspected on January 12, 2026.
What was Shepherd's Cup's latest inspection score?
Shepherd's Cup's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Shepherd's Cup have in its latest inspection?
Shepherd's Cup had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Shepherd's Cup located?
Shepherd's Cup is located at 2123rd Avenue U in Brooklyn, NY 11229.
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: 50108969
Last updated: July 3, 2026