VANKA CAFE in Sheepshead Bay Manhattan Beach Gerritsen Beach
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 4, 2024
📍 3810 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11235 ·
🍽️ Russian
Overview
Vanka Cafe in Sheepshead Bay holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 9 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2022 across 5 total inspections, with a mixed grade history including 1 Grade A and 1 Grade C result.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
VANKA CAFE in Sheepshead Bay Manhattan Beach Gerritsen Beach: Emergency Closures (2)
VANKA CAFE in Sheepshead Bay Manhattan Beach Gerritsen Beach: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Nov 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Thawing procedure improper.
GRADE C
Jan 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 9
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 9, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 61
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.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 9, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 61
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Jun 9, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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 cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Hot food item not held at or...
VANKA CAFE in Sheepshead Bay Manhattan Beach Gerritsen Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was VANKA CAFE last inspected?
- VANKA CAFE was last inspected on November 4, 2024 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is VANKA CAFE's current health grade?
- VANKA CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has VANKA CAFE been closed by NYC Health?
- VANKA 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 VANKA CAFE had?
- VANKA CAFE has 5 health inspections on record from June 2022 through November 2024. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at VANKA CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at VANKA CAFE was 61 points on January 9, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.