Cafe Tibet

1510 Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Vietnamese / Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Cafe Tibet appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 13, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from five violations to two.

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

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Cafe Tibet on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Jun 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
45
Oct 27, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
82
Sep 26, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Tibet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Tibet on file is from Feb 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Tibet?

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

How does Cafe Tibet compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Cafe Tibet most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Cafe Tibet's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Tibet 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 Tibet inspected?

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