NYLA CAFE.

NYC Health Dept

402 SOUTH 4 STREET · BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 11 points (Mar 2026). Sanitation cited on 3 of the last 3 inspections.

5 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 5 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 23

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Not Critical Sanitation

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

Critical Pest Activity

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

MAR 9

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Not Critical Sanitation

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

Critical Sanitation

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

NOV 22

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Sanitation

DEC 19

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Sanitation

DEC 11

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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.

Critical Other

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

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

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