YAFA CAFE in Downtown Brooklyn DUMBO Boerum Hill
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jul 10, 2025
📍 505 STATE STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11217 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
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🚇 Atlantic Ave-Barclays Center, DeKalb Avenue
Overview
Yafa Cafe in DUMBO holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 5 points on its most recent 2025 inspection. Across 12 inspections this year, the restaurant has maintained Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
12
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
6
Grade A Inspections
YAFA CAFE in Downtown Brooklyn DUMBO Boerum Hill: Full Inspection History (12 records)
Jul 10, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
GRADE A
Jul 10, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
Jul 10, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
Violations:
18-11
GRADE A
Jul 10, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Jul 10, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
Violations:
18-11
GRADE A
Jul 10, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Jul 10, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
Violations:
18-11
GRADE A
Jul 10, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Jul 10, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
Violations:
18-11
GRADE A
Jul 10, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Jul 10, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
Violations:
18-11
GRADE A
Jul 10, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
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YAFA CAFE in Downtown Brooklyn DUMBO Boerum Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was YAFA CAFE last inspected?
- YAFA CAFE was last inspected on July 10, 2025 (Grade A).
- What is YAFA CAFE's current health grade?
- YAFA CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has YAFA CAFE had?
- YAFA CAFE has 12 health inspections on record. The restaurant received Grade A on 6 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at YAFA CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at YAFA CAFE was 5 points on July 10, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has YAFA CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. YAFA CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.