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Qahwah House

Coffee/Tea · 162 Bedford Avenue · Brooklyn 11249

C Grade C posted 2026-06-26. The most recent inspection (2026-08-31) scored 0 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.

Reopened by DOHMH on 2026-08-31.

Inspection history

2026-10-07 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

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

2026-08-31 · Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection · Establishment re-opened by DOHMH. · score 0

2026-08-27 · Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection · Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed. · score 54

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.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.—
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.—

2026-08-27 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Compliance Inspection · Violations were cited

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

2026-06-26 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 32 C

CodeDescriptionCritical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.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
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.—
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.—
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.—

2026-05-11 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 15

CodeDescriptionCritical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical

2026-05-11 · Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
16-03Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served in portions, the size and content of which are standardized.—

2026-05-11 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
20-04“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.—

2025-01-07 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
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
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.—

2025-01-07 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

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

2024-06-25 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.

2024-04-17 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 22

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
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.—

2023-12-28 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 55 C

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.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
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.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.—
09BThawing procedure improper.—
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2026-06-26

At this address

GRADE C

20 open HPD violations — 0 class C

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7 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Letter Grading, No Permit or License, Pet/Animal) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Report a problem to 311

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

162 Bedford Avenue

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