Tikal Cafe
1312 Decatur Street, New York City, NY 11207 · Brooklyn · Coffee/tea
Passed all 5 inspections — critical violations noted
2025-10-02 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 2
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
2025-07-15 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection CRITICAL 3
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
2025-05-20 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 5
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Thawing procedure improper.
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
2024-06-07 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 3
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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
2023-01-05 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 2
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 disp
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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