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Cafe Au Lee

193 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Jewish / Kosher
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2024
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Public records show five inspections at Cafe Au Lee stretching back to 2022. On Dec 17, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label”, showing up three times.

Cafe Au Lee scores about where you'd expect for a Brooklyn restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
03I
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
74
Jul 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
03I
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
28-05
50
Mar 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
95
May 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.
06C
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
03I
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
50
Apr 8, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Tobacco use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area observed.
06B
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Misbranded and labeling
22F
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Au Lee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Au Lee on file is from Dec 17, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Au Lee?

Across the inspection record, “juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Au Lee.

How does Cafe Au Lee compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Cafe Au Lee most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Cafe Au Lee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Au Lee have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cafe Au Lee means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Cafe Au Lee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Au Lee is inspected around two times per year on average.

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