Cafe Lily

42 Avenue O, Brooklyn, NY 11204

Korean

Last inspected: Nov 21, 2024

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Cafe Lily four times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 21, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Cafe Lily trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 21, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

06E

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

04H

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

08A

May 22, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

04H

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

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

08A

Jun 21, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

Jun 7, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

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

10B

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Lily last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Lily on file is from Nov 21, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Lily?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cafe Lily.

How does Cafe Lily compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Cafe Lily most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Cafe Lily's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Lily have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cafe Lily 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 Lily inspected?

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

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