What is The Cat's health inspection score?

The Cat has a SafeDine safety score of 70 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Cat last inspected?

The Cat was last inspected on December 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Cat have?

The Cat has 5 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Cat safe to eat at?

The Cat has a good safety record with a score of 70/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does The Cat serve?

The Cat serves Other cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Cat

Name: The Cat
Address: 1238 PROSPECT AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11218
Rating: 70

1238 PROSPECT AVENUE, Brooklyn

Last Inspected: 12/3/2025

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0Good

Other•Brooklyn

Better than 40% of other restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Dec 3, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-20 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% 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

1238 PROSPECT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11218

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

Dec 25

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High4 Med

5 total

70/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.−5
09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.−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
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−20 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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