YAFA CAFE

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Overview

YAFA CAFE in Downtown Brooklyn DUMBO Boerum Hill underwent a NYC health inspection on July 10, 2025. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

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Address
505 STATE STREET
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Cuisine
Coffee/Tea
Inspection Type
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
12 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 18-11

NYC Health Code Violation 18-11

Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 18-11 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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YAFA CAFE — Inspection Questions

Did YAFA CAFE pass their NYC health inspection on July 10, 2025?
YAFA CAFE underwent inspection on July 10, 2025. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did YAFA CAFE have?
YAFA CAFE 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 18-11 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 18-11 (NYC Health Code Violation 18-11) 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 18-11 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.