RISTRETTO CAFE AND DESSERTS

SCORE: 40 POINTS

Monday, June 30, 2025

Overview

RISTRETTO CAFE AND DESSERTS in Sheepshead Bay Manhattan Beach Gerritsen Beach underwent a NYC health inspection on June 30, 2025 and scored 40 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
3121 OCEAN AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11235
Cuisine
Coffee/Tea
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
6 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
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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RISTRETTO CAFE AND DESSERTS — Inspection Questions

Did RISTRETTO CAFE AND DESSERTS pass their NYC health inspection on June 30, 2025?
RISTRETTO CAFE AND DESSERTS underwent inspection on June 30, 2025 with a score of 40 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did RISTRETTO CAFE AND DESSERTS have?
RISTRETTO CAFE AND DESSERTS 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 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