Cafe Paulette

1 South Elliott Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217

French

Last inspected: Aug 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Cafe Paulette three times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 8, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at one versus five before.

The pattern that stands out is cold TCS food item held above 41 °F, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Cafe Paulette on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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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

Oct 13, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

04L

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

08A

Jan 10, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

02G

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

04L

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

06C

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

02B

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

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

08A

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

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

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Paulette last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Paulette on file is from Aug 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Paulette?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Paulette.

How does Cafe Paulette compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Cafe Paulette's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Paulette 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 Paulette inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Paulette is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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