BORA BORA SMOOTHIE CAFE / SHEEL & MASHI

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Overview

BORA BORA SMOOTHIE CAFE / SHEEL & MASHI was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on May 21, 2026 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

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Address
516 BRIGHTON BEACH AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11235
Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
5 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 03A

Food from unapproved or unknown source

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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unapproved sources may contain parasites, chemicals, or pathogens not eliminated by cooking

📋 Code Requirements

Purchase from licensed, inspected suppliers; maintain invoices; no home-prepared foods

CDC Risk Factor: Food from Unsafe Sources
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.11
Inspector's Action:

Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

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BORA BORA SMOOTHIE CAFE / SHEEL & MASHI — Inspection Questions

Did BORA BORA SMOOTHIE CAFE / SHEEL & MASHI pass their NYC health inspection on May 21, 2026?
BORA BORA SMOOTHIE CAFE / SHEEL & MASHI was closed by the health department on May 21, 2026 with a score of 33 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did BORA BORA SMOOTHIE CAFE / SHEEL & MASHI have?
BORA BORA SMOOTHIE CAFE / SHEEL & MASHI had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 03A mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 03A (Food from unapproved or unknown source) is a critical violation. All food must come from approved, inspected sources to ensure safety Unapproved sources may contain parasites, chemicals, or pathogens not eliminated by cooking