SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH

ROOTS CAFE.

639 5 AVENUE · BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY

Not yet rated · 3 inspections on record

Only 3 inspections on record. We need more visits before issuing a verdict.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
0 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
8
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Nov 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 4
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
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
MINOROther
Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
MINORSanitation
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
JAN 3
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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
CRITICALOther
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
NOV 28
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

Data sourced from NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene · Official record →

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