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The Lutheran Halal Cafe

Sandwiches · 5121 2 Avenue · Brooklyn 11232

Closed by DOHMH on 2026-03-06; no reopening on record.

A last letter grade A (2024-12-03). The most recent inspection (2026-03-06) scored 63 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.

Inspection history

2026-03-06 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed. · score 63

CodeDescriptionCritical
02HAfter cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.Critical
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
05FInsufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperaturesCritical
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
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.—
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.—
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.—

2026-03-06 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
28-01Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.—

2024-12-03 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 10 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
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
10BAnti-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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.—
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.—

2024-03-26 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 31

CodeDescriptionCritical
02HAfter cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.Critical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.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.—
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.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of rats on 1 inspection: 2026-03-06

At this address

GRADE D

90 open HPD violations — 31 class C

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5121 2 Avenue

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