Cleo's Craft Cafe

222 Varet Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Cleo's Craft Cafe stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 11, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

Oct 16, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

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10F

Oct 1, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Written standard operating procedure (sop) approved by the department for refillable, reusable containers not available at the time of inspection. container construction improper

05H

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

04A

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

06F

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

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

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cleo's Craft Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cleo's Craft Cafe on file is from Dec 11, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cleo's Craft Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cleo's Craft Cafe.

How does Cleo's Craft Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Cleo's Craft Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Cleo's Craft Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cleo's Craft Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cleo's Craft Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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