1312 Decatur Street
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(347) 789-4790
Current Inspection Grade: A
Last Graded: 08/19/2021
At A Glance
Tikal Cafe has an average score of 17 from 4 scored inspections (see inspection history).
The average is between 14 and 27, which equates to having a B average. This shows that Tikal 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.
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
01/05/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 7 | A
- (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
08/31/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 7 | A
- (Critical) Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
08/19/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 42 | Not Graded
- (Critical) Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08/19/2022 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
- Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
08/19/2021 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | Score: 12 | A
- (Critical) Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
- Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.
- Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
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