THE SWALLOW CAFE & ESPRESSO BAR.

NYC Health Dept

49 BOGART STREET · BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 3 points (Dec 2025). Sanitation cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.

7 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Dec 2025 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 11

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 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

NOV 25

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Not Critical Other

Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required

Not Critical Other

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

NOV 25

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Not Critical Sanitation

Critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

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

NOV 7

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish

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

NOV 7

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Other

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

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OCT 2

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Not Critical Sanitation

Not Critical Pest Activity

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

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 Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice 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.

MAY 15

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Other

Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispen

Critical Employee Hygiene

Not Critical Sanitation

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