DOCTOR'S CAVE CAFE in Bedford Stuyvesant (West)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026
📍 856 MARCY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11216 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Doctor's Cave Cafe in Bed-Stuy holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 10 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
DOCTOR'S CAVE CAFE in Bedford Stuyvesant (West): Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Apr 20, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 4
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.
Violations:
10F
GRADE A
Dec 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermina...
Nov 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions co...
GRADE A
Apr 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Jun 2, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
GRADE A
Feb 11, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly ...
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DOCTOR'S CAVE CAFE in Bedford Stuyvesant (West): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DOCTOR'S CAVE CAFE last inspected?
- DOCTOR'S CAVE CAFE was last inspected on April 20, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 4 points.
- What is DOCTOR'S CAVE CAFE's current health grade?
- DOCTOR'S CAVE CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has DOCTOR'S CAVE CAFE had?
- DOCTOR'S CAVE CAFE has 6 health inspections on record from February 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at DOCTOR'S CAVE CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DOCTOR'S CAVE CAFE was 17 points on November 25, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has DOCTOR'S CAVE CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. DOCTOR'S CAVE CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.