REBEN LUNCHEONETTE.

NYC Health Dept

229 HAVEMEYER STREET · BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 13 points (Apr 2025). Up from 3 points at the prior graded inspection.

11 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Apr 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
39
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 2
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical Sanitation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
MAR 5
2024
PASS 1 violation
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
FEB 27
2024
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
FEB 23
2024
FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Other
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
FEB 7
2024
FAIL 11 violations 8 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
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
Critical Sanitation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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
Critical Pest Activity
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Critical Food Storage & Handling
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
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
Not Critical Sanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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FEB 7
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
OCT 10
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
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 Other
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
OCT 10
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
JAN 11
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Critical Other
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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
DEC 8
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 7 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Critical Other
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical Employee Hygiene
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-han
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Critical Employee Hygiene
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fing
DEC 8
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

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