Cafe Volkan
85 BERGEN STREET, Brooklyn, 11201
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected May 28, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 28, 2025
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Mar 9, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Nov 29, 2022 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jun 8, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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