Cafe Mars
272 3 Avenue, New York City, NY 11215 · Brooklyn · Italian
Passed all 5 inspections — critical violations noted
2025-10-18 pass Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
2024-10-26 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 3
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernai
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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
2023-02-14 violations cited Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection 2
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
2023-02-06 violations cited Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection 1
“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.
2023-02-06 violations cited Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 5
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, co
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 liq
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
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
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