PALACE CAFE in Midwood
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 5, 2026
📍 2603 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11210 ·
🍽️ Jewish/Kosher
Overview
Palace Cafe in Midwood holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 3 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on both previous inspections as well, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
PALACE CAFE in Midwood: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
May 5, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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
Sep 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not ...
GRADE A
Jan 30, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage dispo...
GRADE A
Jan 19, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
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PALACE CAFE in Midwood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PALACE CAFE last inspected?
- PALACE CAFE was last inspected on May 5, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is PALACE CAFE's current health grade?
- PALACE CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has PALACE CAFE had?
- PALACE CAFE has 4 health inspections on record from January 2022 through May 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at PALACE CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PALACE CAFE was 20 points on September 11, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has PALACE CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. PALACE CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.