Cafe Rendez Vous

7221 3 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

American

Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: C

Cafe Rendez Vous has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 26, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

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

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Cafe Rendez Vous on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 26, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

06D

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

04A

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

04L

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

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Jun 9, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 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

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

06D

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

04L

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

06E

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Rendez Vous last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Rendez Vous on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Rendez Vous?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Rendez Vous.

How does Cafe Rendez Vous compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Cafe Rendez Vous most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Cafe Rendez Vous' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Rendez Vous have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Cafe Rendez Vous means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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