Cafe Con Libros

724 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Cafe Con Libros has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 24, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The latest visit found one violation, down from two violations the time before.

Looking across the full record, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Feb 24, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

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

10G

Jan 5, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

10G

Feb 6, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

Oct 31, 2022

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Con Libros last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Con Libros on file is from Apr 24, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Con Libros?

Across the inspection record, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Con Libros.

How does Cafe Con Libros compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Cafe Con Libros most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Cafe Con Libros's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Con Libros have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Con Libros means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cafe Con Libros inspected?

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

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