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Caffe Cafe

Coffee/Tea · 8401 3 Avenue · Brooklyn 11209

A Grade A posted 2026-08-21 (score 10)

Inspection history

2026-08-21 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 10 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
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.—

2026-07-23 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 24

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
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
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Critical
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.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.—

2025-09-06 · Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
15-37Workplace SFAA policy not prominently posted in workplace.—

2025-04-26 · Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
15-39Ashtray present in smoke-free area.—
15-42Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of Smoke-Free Air Act ("SFAA") prohibitions—

2025-03-17 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 7 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.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.—

2025-03-17 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

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

2024-07-31 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 32 C

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
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
08BGarbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.—

2024-07-17 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 23

CodeDescriptionCritical
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.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
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—

At this address

GRADE A

6 open HPD violations — 2 class C

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1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Letter Grading) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

8401 3 Avenue

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