84 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 387-8777
Current Inspection Grade: A
At A Glance
19 Cafe has an average score of 9.33 from 3 scored inspections (see inspection history).
The average is under 14, which equates to having an A average. This shows that 19 Cafe consistently maintains 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
02/24/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 9 | A
- (Critical) Cold 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.
- Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
01/05/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 16 | Not Graded
- (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- (Critical) Cold 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) Filth 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
01/05/2023 | Trans Fat / Initial Inspection | Score: N/A | Not Graded
- No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
06/17/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 3 | A
- Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
04/25/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: N/A | Not Graded
- (Critical) Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
- Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
- Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
- Lighting Inadequate
- Mechanical or natural ventilation system not provided, improperly installed, in disrepair and/or fails to prevent excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation vapors, odors, smoke, and fumes.
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