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Reben Luncheonette

Spanish · 229 Havemeyer Street · Brooklyn 11211

A Grade A posted 2026-08-31 (score 12)

Reopened by DOHMH on 2024-03-05.

Inspection history

2026-08-31 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
02GCold 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.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical

2026-08-05 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 26

CodeDescriptionCritical
02GCold 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.Critical
03AFood, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.Critical
03CUnclean or cracked whole eggs or unpasteurized liquid, frozen or powdered eggs kept or used.Critical

2025-04-02 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Critical

2024-03-05 · Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection · Establishment re-opened by DOHMH. · score 3 C

CodeDescriptionCritical
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.—

2024-02-27 · Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection · Establishment re-closed by DOHMH. · score 11

CodeDescriptionCritical
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—

2024-02-23 · Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection · Establishment re-closed by DOHMH. · score 13

CodeDescriptionCritical
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
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.—

2024-02-07 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed. · score 78

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
02GCold 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.Critical
04JProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.Critical
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Critical
06APersonal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.Critical
06CFood, 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.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.—
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.—

2024-02-07 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted—

2023-10-10 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 14

CodeDescriptionCritical
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
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.—

2023-10-10 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of rats on 2 inspections: 2024-02-23, 2023-10-10

At this address

No housing grade for this lot (not a graded residential building).

See this building's full record

5 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Kitchen/Food Prep Area, Toilet Facility, Rodents/Insects/Garbage), shared by 2 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Other restaurants at this address: McDonald's.

Report a problem to 311

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

229 Havemeyer Street

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