LARK CAFE in Flatbush (West) Ditmas Park Parkville
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 23, 2026
📍 1007 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11218 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Lark Cafe in Flatbush holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 10 points on its most recent inspection. Across 10 inspections since 2022, the coffee shop has earned Grade A on 3 occasions and has no emergency closures on record.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
LARK CAFE in Flatbush (West) Ditmas Park Parkville: Full Inspection History (10 records)
GRADE A
Jan 23, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Violations:
05D
Nov 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to preven...
Nov 25, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not coll...
GRADE B
Aug 2, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 24
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
F...
May 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
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, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
GRADE A
Mar 3, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
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.
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-comp...
Mar 3, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
Violations:
19-07
Feb 22, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, inc...
GRADE A
Jun 15, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 0
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Food contact surface not properly washed, ...
May 23, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Hand washing facility not pr...
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LARK CAFE in Flatbush (West) Ditmas Park Parkville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LARK CAFE last inspected?
- LARK CAFE was last inspected on January 23, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is LARK CAFE's current health grade?
- LARK CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has LARK CAFE had?
- LARK CAFE has 10 health inspections on record from May 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LARK CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LARK CAFE was 35 points on May 23, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LARK CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. LARK CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.