U Cafe
706 Avenue U, New York City, NY 11223 · Brooklyn · Coffee/tea
Passed all 6 inspections — critical violations noted
2026-03-25 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection CRITICAL 3
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
2025-08-28 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 4
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
2024-05-10 violations cited Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection 5
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
“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.
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
2024-05-10 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection CRITICAL 4
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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
2023-12-11 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 6
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Evidence of mice or live mice 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.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
2023-12-11 violations cited Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection 1
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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