Avenue S Cafe
172 Avenue S, New York City, NY 11223 · Brooklyn · Coffee/tea
Passed all 3 inspections — critical violations noted
2025-03-24 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 2
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
2023-07-06 violations cited Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 3
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 under
2023-07-06 violations cited Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection 2
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
“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.
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