Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
June 22, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 5
Yafa Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 22, 2026 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- 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
June 22, 2026
- Date
- June 22, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
3 inspections
Jun 22, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 17, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 4, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Yafa Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: June 2026 and January 2025. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its January 2025 score of 7.
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.
Yafa Cafe's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yafa Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Yafa Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Yafa Cafe last inspected?
Yafa Cafe was last inspected on June 22, 2026.
What was Yafa Cafe's latest inspection score?
Yafa Cafe's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Yafa Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Yafa Cafe had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Yafa Cafe located?
Yafa Cafe is located at 4415 4th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11220.
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: 50153618
Last updated: July 3, 2026