What is Root Hill Cafe's health inspection score?

Root Hill Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Root Hill Cafe last inspected?

Root Hill Cafe was last inspected on July 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Root Hill Cafe have?

Root Hill Cafe has 1 total violation across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Root Hill Cafe safe to eat at?

Yes, Root Hill Cafe has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Root Hill Cafe serve?

Root Hill Cafe serves Coffee/Tea cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Root Hill Cafe

Name: Root Hill Cafe
Address: 262 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11215
Rating: 92

262 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Excellent

Coffee/Tea•Brooklyn

Ranked #980 of 1000 in BrooklynBetter than 1% of coffee/tea restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Jul 23, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

Real-time Score: 88/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (92/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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262 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11215

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Jul 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−5 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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