THE BAY CAFE in Brooklyn
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026
📍 2 NEPTUNE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Overview
The Bay Cafe in Brooklyn holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 9 points on its most recent inspection in 2026. Across 10 inspections in 2026, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
5
Grade A Inspections
THE BAY CAFE in Brooklyn: Full Inspection History (10 records)
GRADE A
Mar 9, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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 unde...
Mar 9, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
Violations:
18-11
GRADE A
Mar 9, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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 unde...
Mar 9, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
Violations:
18-11
GRADE A
Mar 9, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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 unde...
Mar 9, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
Violations:
18-11
GRADE A
Mar 9, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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
Mar 9, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
Violations:
18-11
GRADE A
Mar 9, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Anti-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.
Violations:
10B
Mar 9, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
Violations:
18-11
THE BAY CAFE in Brooklyn: News Coverage (2)
ROUNDUP 38 NYC Restaurants Earn Grade A Scores on March 19, 2026 Published Apr 4, 2026 ROUNDUP 69 NYC Restaurants Earn Grade A on March 11, 2026 Inspections Published Mar 13, 2026THE BAY CAFE in Brooklyn: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE BAY CAFE last inspected?
- THE BAY CAFE was last inspected on March 9, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is THE BAY CAFE's current health grade?
- THE BAY CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE BAY CAFE had?
- THE BAY CAFE has 10 health inspections on record. The restaurant received Grade A on 5 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE BAY CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE BAY CAFE was 9 points on March 9, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE BAY CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE BAY CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.