DOCTOR'S CAVE CAFE.

NYC Health Dept

856 MARCY AVE · BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 4 points (Apr 2026). Down from 10 points at the prior graded inspection.

5 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Apr 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 20

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

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 liq

Not Critical Sanitation

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 under

DEC 13

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Critical Pest Activity

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

Not Critical Pest Activity

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

Critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

NOV 25

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

Not Critical Sanitation

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

APR 30

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

JUN 2

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

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

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