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Coffee/Tea · Park Slope
OFF TO START CAFE health grade & inspection history
535 6 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11215
5
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 89% of comparable Brooklyn inspections Local context 7 points below the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Apr 24, 2026. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Apr 24, 2026Inspection date
1Violation recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Score trend
OFF TO START CAFE inspection history
16 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | A | 5 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Mar 12, 2026 | — | 21 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 11, 2024 | A | 10 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 27, 2024 | A | 5 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| May 2, 2023 | — | 21 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 2, 2023 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / 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.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 04LRecorded in 2 inspections
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 06CRecorded in 2 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.
Official location
OFF TO START CAFE on the map
Common questions
OFF TO START CAFE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for OFF TO START CAFE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Apr 24, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 5 violation points.
When was OFF TO START CAFE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Apr 24, 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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