Squarrel Cafe

572 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(929) 525-0425

Current Inspection Grade: A
Current Grade: A
Last Graded: 04/28/2022
 
 

At A Glance

Squarrel Cafe has an average score of 17.6 from 5 scored inspections (see inspection history). The average is between 14 and 27, which equates to having a B average. This shows that Squarrel Cafe may not be consistently maintaining a high level of control over food safety and handling, personal hygiene, facility and equipment managment and vermin control.

An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.

Inspection History

10/27/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 2 | A
  1. Non-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.
06/02/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 47 | Not Graded
  1. (Critical) No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
  2. (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  3. (Critical) Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
  4. (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
  5. (Critical) Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
  6. (Critical) Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
  7. Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
  8. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  9. Non-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.
10/13/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 9 | A
  1. (Critical) Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
  2. Non-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.
09/22/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: N/A | Not Graded
  1. (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
  2. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  3. Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
  4. Anti-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.
04/28/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 10 | A
  1. (Critical) Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
  2. (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
  3. Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
03/24/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 20 | Not Graded
  1. (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
  2. (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  3. (Critical) Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
  4. Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
  5. Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.

Be the first to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.


*