CITY CAFE in Borough Park
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 10, 2025
📍 4919 18 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11204 ·
🍽️ Jewish/Kosher
Overview
City Cafe in Borough Park has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 12 points, though its inspection history includes 1 Grade C result across 6 total inspections dating back to 2022.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
CITY CAFE in Borough Park: Emergency Closures (2)
CITY CAFE in Borough Park: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Mar 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. P...
GRADE C
Mar 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 44
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Food contact surface n...
Apr 20, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
Mar 28, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 17
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 24, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 78
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying de...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 24, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 78
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
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CITY CAFE in Borough Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CITY CAFE last inspected?
- CITY CAFE was last inspected on March 10, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is CITY CAFE's current health grade?
- CITY CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has CITY CAFE been closed by NYC Health?
- CITY CAFE 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 CITY CAFE had?
- CITY CAFE has 6 health inspections on record from March 2022 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at CITY CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CITY CAFE was 78 points on March 24, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.