CAFE LAKAY COFFEE SHOP in Flatlands
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 18, 2026
📍 3323 AVENUE I, Brooklyn, NY 11210 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Cafe Lakay Coffee Shop in Flatlands has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times since 2024. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 10 points, though it has experienced 5 inspections over a two-year period.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
CAFE LAKAY COFFEE SHOP in Flatlands: Emergency Closures (2)
CAFE LAKAY COFFEE SHOP in Flatlands: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
May 18, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Violations:
10G
Apr 8, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
Apr 8, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“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.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective h...
GRADE A
Dec 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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 frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
Violations:
03A
GRADE P
Sep 19, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 6, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 66
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dres...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 6, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 66
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
Violations:
05E
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CAFE LAKAY COFFEE SHOP in Flatlands: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CAFE LAKAY COFFEE SHOP last inspected?
- CAFE LAKAY COFFEE SHOP was last inspected on May 18, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is CAFE LAKAY COFFEE SHOP's current health grade?
- CAFE LAKAY COFFEE SHOP currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has CAFE LAKAY COFFEE SHOP been closed by NYC Health?
- CAFE LAKAY COFFEE SHOP has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has CAFE LAKAY COFFEE SHOP had?
- CAFE LAKAY COFFEE SHOP has 7 health inspections on record from September 2024 through May 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CAFE LAKAY COFFEE SHOP?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CAFE LAKAY COFFEE SHOP was 66 points on September 6, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.