LAKOU CAFE in Crown Heights (North)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026
📍 195 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Lakou Cafe in Crown Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 8 inspections since 2022, the coffee shop has received Grade A on all 3 graded inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
LAKOU CAFE in Crown Heights (North): Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Mar 16, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Violations:
02G
Nov 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-food contac...
Jun 19, 2025
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
GRADE A
Aug 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
Jun 15, 2024
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Jan 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized ...
GRADE A
Sep 8, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 2
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
Oct 31, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 15
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device n...
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LAKOU CAFE in Crown Heights (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LAKOU CAFE last inspected?
- LAKOU CAFE was last inspected on March 16, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is LAKOU CAFE's current health grade?
- LAKOU CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has LAKOU CAFE had?
- LAKOU CAFE has 8 health inspections on record from October 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at LAKOU CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LAKOU CAFE was 17 points on November 25, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LAKOU CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. LAKOU CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.