Sai's Cafe
6003 FORT HAMILTON PARKWAY, Brooklyn, 11219
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 19, 2026
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA 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.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking 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.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 11 (5 critical) |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Nov 28, 2023 | Grade A | 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×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 9 rodent inspections on record, 5 finding rat activity.
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