SQUARREL CAFE in Downtown Brooklyn DUMBO Boerum Hill
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 24, 2025
📍 572 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11217 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
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🚇 Atlantic Ave-Barclays Center, DeKalb Avenue
Overview
Squarrel Cafe in Downtown Brooklyn holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 5 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections between 2023 and 2025, the cafe has received Grade A on all three graded inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
SQUARREL CAFE in Downtown Brooklyn DUMBO Boerum Hill: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Oct 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 5
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
Sep 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean...
GRADE A
Aug 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from custom...
Apr 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor o...
GRADE A
Oct 27, 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
Jun 2, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 47
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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 ...
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SQUARREL CAFE in Downtown Brooklyn DUMBO Boerum Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SQUARREL CAFE last inspected?
- SQUARREL CAFE was last inspected on October 24, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 5 points.
- What is SQUARREL CAFE's current health grade?
- SQUARREL CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has SQUARREL CAFE had?
- SQUARREL CAFE has 6 health inspections on record from June 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at SQUARREL CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SQUARREL CAFE was 47 points on June 2, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SQUARREL CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. SQUARREL CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.