MAR 6
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
THE LUTHERAN HALAL CAFE.
NYC Health Dept
5121 2 AVENUE · BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY
Closed by NYC Health Dept, Mar 2026.
4 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 5 critical violations in the last 12 months · closure on record Mar 2026.
CLOSURE ON RECORD
Closed by NYC Health Dept on March 6, 2026.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
20
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 6
2026
FAIL 10 violations 5 CRITICAL
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
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
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
DEC 3
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
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
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
MAR 26
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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