Dreambean Cafe

119 North 1 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 3, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for Dreambean Cafe. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 3, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up zero violations, compared to 10 violations previously.

Looking across the full record, properly scaled and calibrated thermometer is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Dreambean Cafe is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 3, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 14, 2024

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

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

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

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

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

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

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

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

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

10G

“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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dreambean Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dreambean Cafe on file is from Oct 3, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dreambean Cafe?

Across the inspection record, properly scaled and calibrated thermometer has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Dreambean Cafe.

How does Dreambean Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Dreambean Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dreambean Cafe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about 10 previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dreambean 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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