JAN 23
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH
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LARK CAFE.
BEAT. 70/100
1007 CHURCH AVENUE · BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY
Last inspected January 23, 2026 · passed with conditions
13 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
0 passed · 8 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Feb 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
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
NOV 252025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 25
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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
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, re
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 fl
NOV 252025PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
NOV 25
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
AUG 22024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 2
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
MAY 202024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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MAR 32023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 3
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
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 disp
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability.
MAR 32023PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 3
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 dur
FEB 222023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 22
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
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.
Data sourced from NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene · Official record →