Serenity Cafe
424 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11218
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Feb 26, 2026
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.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Grade C | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 7 (5 critical) |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 13 (7 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 2×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×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 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.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 10 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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