DADDY'S CAFE in Gravesend (East) Homecrest
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026
📍 1939 MCDONALD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11223 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Daddy's Cafe in Gravesend holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 5 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has maintained Grade A on all 3 of its graded inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
DADDY'S CAFE in Gravesend (East) Homecrest: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Mar 31, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 5
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Violations:
08C
Jul 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bul...
GRADE A
Jun 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
Violations:
03A
GRADE A
May 17, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Non-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.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food...
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DADDY'S CAFE in Gravesend (East) Homecrest: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DADDY'S CAFE last inspected?
- DADDY'S CAFE was last inspected on March 31, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 5 points.
- What is DADDY'S CAFE's current health grade?
- DADDY'S CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has DADDY'S CAFE had?
- DADDY'S CAFE has 4 health inspections on record from May 2023 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at DADDY'S CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DADDY'S CAFE was 40 points on July 8, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has DADDY'S CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. DADDY'S CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.