Grade AMiddle Eastern

Nili Cafe

360 SMITH STREET, Brooklyn, 11231

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Dec 23, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Dec 23, 2025

  • An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

    Critical

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Dec 23, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 (1 critical)
Sep 4, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Jun 4, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (3 critical)
Jan 24, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.

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