PANINI LA CAFE in South Williamsburg
⚠️ This facility has been closed 4 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 10, 2025
📍 45 LEE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11211 ·
🍽️ Jewish/Kosher
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🚇 Marcy Avenue
Overview
Panini La Cafe in South Williamsburg holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, based on a score of 12 points from its most recent inspection. The restaurant has been subject to 4 emergency closures since 2022, though it has maintained Grade A on 2 of its 8 inspections on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
PANINI LA CAFE in South Williamsburg: Emergency Closures (4)
PANINI LA CAFE in South Williamsburg: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Mar 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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...
GRADE P
Apr 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 5
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 87
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from custom...
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 87
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
GRADE A
Jun 2, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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...
GRADE P
Mar 17, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 14, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 60
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cl...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 14, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 60
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
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PANINI LA CAFE in South Williamsburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PANINI LA CAFE last inspected?
- PANINI LA CAFE was last inspected on March 10, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is PANINI LA CAFE's current health grade?
- PANINI LA CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has PANINI LA CAFE been closed by NYC Health?
- PANINI LA 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 PANINI LA CAFE had?
- PANINI LA CAFE has 8 health inspections on record from March 2022 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at PANINI LA CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PANINI LA CAFE was 87 points on April 3, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.