What is Cafe Lounge's health inspection score?

Cafe Lounge has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cafe Lounge last inspected?

Cafe Lounge was last inspected on January 20, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cafe Lounge have?

Cafe Lounge has 32 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cafe Lounge safe to eat at?

Yes, Cafe Lounge has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Cafe Lounge serve?

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

Official Health Record

Cafe Lounge

Name: Cafe Lounge
Address: 210 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn, 11223
Rating: 86

210 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn

Last Inspected: 1/20/2026

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Coffee/Tea•Brooklyn

Ranked #991 of 1000 in BrooklynBetter than 1% of coffee/tea restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Jan 20, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.6

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issuesHigh Priority

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 77/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (86/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

210 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn, NY 11223

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2025

5 inspections

14 high priority

14 intermediate

Jul

Oct 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

Jan

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

Jan 26

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

1 High1 Med

2 total1 risk factor

80/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.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−15 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 25

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

2 High

2 total2 risk factors

70/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Risk Factor−10
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 25

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection InspectionEstablishment re-opened by DOHMH.

1 High1 Med

2 total1 risk factor

80/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 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

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10BAnti-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.−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 25

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection InspectionEstablishment re-closed by DOHMH.

3 High3 Med

6 total2 risk factors

45/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

05ASewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.−10
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Risk Factor−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.−5
10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 25

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection InspectionEstablishment re-closed by DOHMH.

2 High1 Med

3 total2 risk factors

65/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 25

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection InspectionEstablishment re-closed by DOHMH.

3 High3 Med

6 total3 risk factors

40/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

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
02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.Risk Factor−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

10FNon-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.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment−5

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jul 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionEstablishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

5 High6 Med

11 total5 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−80 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

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
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Risk Factor−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

10BAnti-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.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10HSingle 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.−5
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.−5
10FNon-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.−5
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.−5

Base deductions−80 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 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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