The Cafe At Artshack
1129 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11216
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 5 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (7 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 18, 2026
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Duties of an officer of the Department interfered with or obstructed.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 5 (5 critical) |
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- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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