LARK CAFE in Brooklyn, NY 11218 has a reported health inspection grade of A issued on , according to NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Grade for this visit
Grade A
Inspection type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violation points
10
Grade date
Recorded citations
1
Marked critical
1
Reported action Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Recorded violations
05DCritical
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.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
NYC’s active-permit dataset publishes a limited history, generally up to three years before the most recent inspection.
Reported action Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Recorded violations
20-06Not Critical
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionUngraded
Inspection date
Grade for this visit
Unavailable
Inspection type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violation points
22
Recorded citations
4
Marked critical
2
Reported action Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Recorded violations
04NCritical
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.
06CCritical
Food, 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.
08ANot Critical
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08BNot Critical
Garbage 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.
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspectionGrade B
Inspection date
Grade for this visit
Grade B
Inspection type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violation points
24
Grade date
Recorded citations
4
Marked critical
3
Reported action Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Recorded violations
04HCritical
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
04LCritical
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
06DCritical
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08ANot Critical
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionUngraded
Inspection date
Grade for this visit
Unavailable
Inspection type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violation points
21
Recorded citations
4
Marked critical
3
Reported action Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Recorded violations
06CCritical
Food, 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.
06DCritical
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06ECritical
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
10FNot Critical
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.
Reported action Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Recorded violations
19-07Not Critical
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
19-10Not Critical
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability.
19-11Not Critical
Providing compostable plastic straws to be used outside of the food establishment’s premises; failure to appropriately dispose of compostable plastic straws; failure to maintain required bins for disposal of compostable plastic straws.
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspectionGrade A
Inspection date
Grade for this visit
Grade A
Inspection type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violation points
10
Grade date
Recorded citations
1
Marked critical
1
Reported action Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Recorded violations
02GCritical
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.
Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionUngraded
Inspection date
Grade for this visit
Unavailable
Inspection type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violation points
20
Recorded citations
4
Marked critical
3
Reported action Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Recorded violations
06CCritical
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06DCritical
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06ECritical
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
10GNot Critical
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Local context · New York City
How results compare in ZIP 11218
108 of 120 establishments with a reported letter grade in this ZIP are graded A.
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