KOWLOON CAFE in Gravesend (West)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 4 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 6, 2025
📍 2365 86 STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11214 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
Kowloon Cafe in Gravesend, Brooklyn holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 13 points. However, the restaurant has been subject to 4 emergency closures since 2024, indicating inspectors found imminent public health hazards on those occasions. Across 8 inspections in the past year, the restaurant has received 1 Grade A and 1 Grade C result.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
KOWLOON CAFE in Gravesend (West): Emergency Closures (4)
KOWLOON CAFE in Gravesend (West): Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Mar 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
Nov 22, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 7
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 underneath the unit.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 21, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 17
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 21, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 17
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 18, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 45
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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 18, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 45
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
GRADE C
May 13, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 48
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...
Feb 12, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Thawing procedure improper.
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 underneath the unit.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room o...
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KOWLOON CAFE in Gravesend (West): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KOWLOON CAFE last inspected?
- KOWLOON CAFE was last inspected on March 6, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is KOWLOON CAFE's current health grade?
- KOWLOON CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has KOWLOON CAFE been closed by NYC Health?
- KOWLOON CAFE has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 4 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has KOWLOON CAFE had?
- KOWLOON CAFE has 8 health inspections on record from February 2024 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at KOWLOON CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KOWLOON CAFE was 48 points on May 13, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.