WOW CAFE in Brighton Beach
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026
📍 12 BRIGHTON 11 STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11235 ·
🍽️ Eastern European
Overview
WOW CAFE in Brighton Beach holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. The Eastern European restaurant has maintained Grade A on both of its graded inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
WOW CAFE in Brighton Beach: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Jan 14, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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
Aug 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 85
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish ...
GRADE A
Sep 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 4
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...
May 16, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fol...
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WOW CAFE in Brighton Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was WOW CAFE last inspected?
- WOW CAFE was last inspected on January 14, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is WOW CAFE's current health grade?
- WOW CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has WOW CAFE had?
- WOW CAFE has 4 health inspections on record from May 2023 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at WOW CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at WOW CAFE was 85 points on August 29, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has WOW CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. WOW CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.