Latest inspection: No letter assigned 27 points · B-range score, not an assigned B Previous assigned grade: B · Mar 31, 2026

American · Midtown-Times Square

BRASSERIE TOAST CAFE health grade & inspection history

968 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, Manhattan, NY 10018

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27
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 9% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 16 points above the local median

Score from the latest comparable inspection on Aug 11, 2026. It falls in the B range, but that is not an assigned letter grade.

About the restaurant

What to know about BRASSERIE TOAST CAFE

Brasserie Toast Cafe is an American cafe in Midtown-Times Square with a broad daytime format that includes breakfast, brunch, sandwiches, and hot and cold prepared foods. Fruit, chicken, and other casual cafe selections make it suitable for a flexible meal, with seating available in a sizable upstairs area. This profile also lets you check the restaurant's NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.

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Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Aug 11, 2026Inspection date
4Violations recorded
4Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02G
    Critical violation

    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.

  • 04E
    Critical violation

    Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.

  • 06C
    Critical violation

    Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

  • 06F
    Critical violation

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

Score trend

BRASSERIE TOAST CAFE inspection history

Same score as the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.

DateAssigned gradeScoreViolationsInspection
Aug 11, 2026Not assigned274Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Mar 31, 2026B276Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Jan 23, 2026Not assigned367Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Dec 2, 2025Not assigned1Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Sep 17, 2025C346Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Jun 4, 2025Not assigned0Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Apr 8, 2025Not assigned223Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Aug 15, 2024C325Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Dec 8, 2023Not assigned398Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Repeat patterns

Recurring violation codes

Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.

  • 02G
    Recorded in 5 inspections

    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.

  • 06C
    Recorded in 4 inspections

    Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 4 inspections

    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.

  • 02B
    Recorded in 4 inspections

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 06F
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

  • 06D
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

  • 04N
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    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.

  • 04E
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.

Official location

BRASSERIE TOAST CAFE on the map

Common questions

BRASSERIE TOAST CAFE inspection FAQ

What NYC health grade is listed for BRASSERIE TOAST CAFE?

The latest comparable inspection on Aug 11, 2026 has 27 violation points, which falls in the B score range, but no letter grade is recorded for that inspection. The previous assigned grade was B, dated Mar 31, 2026.

When was BRASSERIE TOAST CAFE last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 11, 2026.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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