Cafe Spaghetti

126 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Italian

Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Cafe Spaghetti five times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

Mar 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

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

Apr 11, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

02B

10B

Aug 29, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Tcs food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °f or below within 4 hours.

02I

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

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

02B

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

04L

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

10F

10B

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

08A

Dec 7, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Spaghetti last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Spaghetti on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Spaghetti?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Spaghetti.

How does Cafe Spaghetti compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Cafe Spaghetti most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Cafe Spaghetti's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Spaghetti 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 Spaghetti inspected?

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

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