Grade PendingOther

Cafe 98 / Al Legacy Enterprises

371 EAST 98 STREET, Brooklyn, 11212

Should you eat here?

Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (2 months ago).

Last inspected May 30, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on May 30, 2026

  • Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

    Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

    Critical
  • Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

    Critical
  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

    Critical
  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

    Critical
  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
May 30, 2026Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection8 (4 critical)

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