Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
18
Last inspection
December 1, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
13 / 5
Wayward Fare currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 1, 2025 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 18 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Thawing procedure improper.
Latest Inspection Details
December 1, 2025
- Date
- December 1, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 18
- Critical points
- 13
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 4 (2 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Dec 1, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Wayward Fare 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.
Wayward Fare's latest score: 18
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayward Fare's current NYC health grade?
Wayward Fare currently has a N grade.
When was Wayward Fare last inspected?
Wayward Fare was last inspected on December 1, 2025.
What was Wayward Fare's latest inspection score?
Wayward Fare's latest inspection score was 18 points.
How many violations did Wayward Fare have in its latest inspection?
Wayward Fare had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Wayward Fare located?
Wayward Fare is located at 554 Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11238.
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: 50161991
Last updated: July 3, 2026