Ristretto Cafe and Desserts
3121 Ocean Avenue, New York City, NY 11235 · Brooklyn · Coffee/tea
Passed all 6 inspections — critical violations noted
2025-07-21 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection CRITICAL 1
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
2025-06-30 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 6
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 Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
2025-06-30 violations cited Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection 1
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
2024-03-27 violations cited Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection 1
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
2024-03-19 violations cited Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 4
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
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
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
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for
2024-03-19 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.
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