BROOKLYN KOLACHE

GRADE A

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Overview

BROOKLYN KOLACHE in Bedford Stuyvesant (West) received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on August 27, 2024, scoring 12 points. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
520 DEKALB AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Cuisine
Coffee/Tea
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
4 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from contamination

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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

📋 Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
⚠ CRITICAL 03C

NYC Health Code Violation 03C

Unclean or cracked whole eggs or unpasteurized liquid, frozen or powdered eggs kept or used.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 03C to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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BROOKLYN KOLACHE — Inspection Questions

Did BROOKLYN KOLACHE pass their NYC health inspection on August 27, 2024?
BROOKLYN KOLACHE passed with an A grade on August 27, 2024 with a score of 12 points. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did BROOKLYN KOLACHE have?
BROOKLYN KOLACHE had 2 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 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants
What does violation code 03C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 03C (NYC Health Code Violation 03C) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 03C to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.