Brooklyn, NY — Mille-Feuille, a coffee and tea establishment at 622 Vanderbilt Avenue in Prospect Heights, received a score of 35 during a health inspection conducted on March 12, 2026, resulting in a Grade C designation. Inspectors documented two critical violations and five non-critical violations, marking a significant departure from the cafe's previously consistent Grade A record.

The inspection data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 23, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

The most serious violation involved food, supplies, or equipment not being protected from potential sources of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, or service. Inspectors also noted that condiments were not provided in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. This violation, cited under Code 06C, is classified as critical because it presents a direct risk to food safety.

A second critical violation, cited under Code 05H, documented the absence of an approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers. Without a formal written plan, there is no documented protocol for staff to follow when handling such containers, increasing the risk of cross-contamination.

Inspectors also identified five non-critical violations during the visit:

The cafe lacked a current contract with a pest management professional, and records of extermination activities were not kept on premises. This violation, cited under Code 28-06, was documented twice during the same inspection.

Additional non-critical findings included the absence of required posted signage. The "Choking first aid" poster was not posted, and the "Alcohol and Pregnancy" warning sign was not displayed. Required resuscitation equipment signage, including information about exhaled air resuscitation masks for adults and pediatric patients and latex gloves, was also not posted. Separately, the establishment did not conspicuously post required healthy eating information.

Inspectors further noted that non-food contact surfaces or equipment were either made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced, or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides.

Food Safety Context

Food contamination prevention is a foundational requirement under NYC Health Code Article 81, which governs food service establishments throughout the five boroughs. The FDA Food Code similarly identifies protecting food from contamination during all stages of handling as a core principle of safe food service operations.

The requirement for written standard operating procedures related to refillable containers reflects an increasing emphasis on documented safety protocols. These written plans ensure that all staff members follow consistent contamination-prevention practices regardless of shift or staffing changes.

Pest management contracts and proper signage requirements, while classified as non-critical, serve important public health and consumer safety functions. Pest management documentation ensures that preventive measures are maintained on a regular schedule, while required postings provide customers and staff with essential health and safety information.

Inspection History

The Grade C score represents a notable change for Mille-Feuille, which had maintained Grade A scores across its three most recent prior inspections:

  • Sept. 25, 2024: Score 7 (Grade A)
  • June 2, 2023: Score 13 (Grade A)
  • May 13, 2022: Score 10 (Grade A)

The cafe's prior scores ranged from 7 to 13 points, all well within the Grade A threshold. The current score of 35 represents the establishment's first Grade C and its highest point total on record.

Under DOHMH procedures, restaurants that receive an initial inspection score of 28 or above are typically offered a re-inspection opportunity. The grade posted at the establishment may reflect either the initial or re-inspection result, depending on the outcome.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on the total violation points recorded during health inspections:

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

Lower scores indicate fewer or less serious violations. Grades must be posted at the entrance of every inspected food service establishment in New York City.

Consumers can look up the full inspection history and violation details for any restaurant in New York City through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database or by visiting [NYCRestaurantInspections.com](https://nycrestaurantinspections.com) for detailed records presented in an accessible format.

More About This Restaurant

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