What is Apricot Cafe's health inspection score?

Apricot Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 37 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Apricot Cafe last inspected?

Apricot Cafe was last inspected on July 15, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Apricot Cafe have?

Apricot Cafe has 8 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Apricot Cafe safe to eat at?

Apricot Cafe has a safety score of 37/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Apricot Cafe serve?

Apricot Cafe serves Coffee/Tea cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Apricot Cafe

Name: Apricot Cafe
Address: 5805 7 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11220
Rating: 37

5805 7 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Poor

Coffee/Tea•Brooklyn

Ranked #999 of 1000 in BrooklynBetter than 1% of coffee/tea restaurants

Stable

2 inspections

Last: Jul 15, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-63

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

5805 7 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11220

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Jul 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High1 Med

4 total3 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.−5

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

May 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

4 High

4 total3 risk factors

45/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10
05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.−10
06APersonal 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.Risk Factor−10

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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