Wow Cafe Health Inspection Grade
Eastern European · 12 Brighton 11th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
January 14, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 5
Wow Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 14, 2026 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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
- Thawing procedure improper.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
January 14, 2026
- Date
- January 14, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jan 14, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 21, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 16, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Wow Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2026 and September 2023. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its September 2023 score of 4.
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.
Wow Cafe's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wow Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Wow Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Wow Cafe last inspected?
Wow Cafe was last inspected on January 14, 2026.
What was Wow Cafe's latest inspection score?
Wow Cafe's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Wow Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Wow Cafe had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Wow Cafe located?
Wow Cafe is located at 12 Brighton 11th Street in Brooklyn, NY 11235.
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: 50135489
Last updated: July 3, 2026