Haab

202 Leonard Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Haab three times, with records going back to 2024. Haab was last inspected on Jan 5, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Haab scores about where you'd expect for a Brooklyn restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
74
Aug 22, 2024
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
82
Jun 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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
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
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Haab last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Haab on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Haab?

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

How does Haab compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Haab most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Haab's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Haab have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Haab means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Haab inspected?

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