Brooklyn, NY — Ando Patisserie, a coffee and tea establishment at 174 Conselyea Street in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, received a score of 35 during a New York City health inspection conducted on February 27, 2026. The score places the restaurant in Grade C territory, the lowest passing grade in the city's restaurant grading system.

The inspection, conducted by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), identified one critical violation and one non-critical violation at the establishment.

What Inspectors Found

The most significant finding was a critical violation related to food contact surfaces. Inspectors documented that food contact surfaces were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred (violation code 06D).

Food contact surfaces include any equipment, countertops, utensils, or tools that come into direct contact with food during preparation or service. When these surfaces are not properly sanitized between uses, there is an increased risk of cross-contamination and the potential transmission of foodborne pathogens.

Inspectors also cited a non-critical violation related to the condition and maintenance of non-food contact surfaces and equipment (violation code 10F). This violation noted that non-food contact surfaces or equipment were 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.

The DOHMH recorded that violations were cited in the areas noted, and no immediate closure action was taken at the time of inspection.

Food Safety Context

Proper sanitization of food contact surfaces is a fundamental requirement under both the NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code. These regulations mandate that all surfaces coming into contact with food must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized between uses to prevent cross-contamination.

The FDA Food Code specifies that food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized at several key points: after each use, when switching between different types of raw animal foods, when switching between raw and ready-to-eat foods, and at any time contamination may have occurred. Approved sanitizing solutions must be used at proper concentrations, and surfaces must be air-dried after sanitizing.

The non-food contact surface violation, while categorized as non-critical, can also contribute to overall hygiene concerns. Equipment that cannot be easily accessed for cleaning may harbor bacteria, pests, or debris that could indirectly affect food safety.

Inspection History

Ando Patisserie's recent inspection record shows a pattern of elevated scores:

  • January 9, 2026: Score 30 (Grade N)
  • February 27, 2026: Score 35 (Grade C)

The January inspection resulted in a Grade N designation, which indicates the restaurant was in a grading cycle but had not yet received a final letter grade. The subsequent February inspection produced a higher score of 35, indicating that conditions had not improved between the two inspections.

The data from the February 27 inspection was released by DOHMH on March 5, 2026.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system, administered by DOHMH, assigns letter grades based on inspection scores. Lower scores indicate fewer violations and better compliance:

  • Grade A: 0–13 points
  • Grade B: 14–27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points

A score of 35 falls into the Grade C range. Restaurants receiving a Grade B or C on an initial inspection have the option to request a re-inspection. During the adjudication period, restaurants may post a "Grade Pending" card rather than the letter grade.

Consumers can look up inspection results for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, available online. The database provides current and historical inspection scores, specific violations cited, and any enforcement actions taken. Inspection results are public record and are updated as new data becomes available.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Ando Patisserie including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.