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Grade ACoffee/Tea

Tikal Cafe

1312 DECATUR STREET, Brooklyn, 11207

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (10 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Oct 2, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Oct 2, 2025

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

    Critical

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Oct 2, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)
Jul 15, 2025Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (2 critical)
May 20, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (2 critical)
Jun 7, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (2 critical)
Jan 5, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

Around this address

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

  • 8 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
  • 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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