Haveli Cafe & Hookah Lounge

6709 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: May 24, 2024

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Haveli Cafe & Hookah Lounge has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 24, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

Looking across the full record, “evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Brooklyn restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 24, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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

04K

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

04A

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

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

08A

Nov 15, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 minor violations.

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Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

Feb 17, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04K

Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

04A

Covered garbage receptacle not provided or inadequate, except that garbage receptacle may be uncovered during active use. garbage storage area not properly constructed or maintained; grinder or compactor dirty.

08B

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Accurate thermometer not provided in refrigerated or hot holding equipment.

10E

The original nutritional fact labels and/or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

16B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Haveli Cafe & Hookah Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Haveli Cafe & Hookah Lounge on file is from May 24, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Haveli Cafe & Hookah Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Haveli Cafe & Hookah Lounge.

How does Haveli Cafe & Hookah Lounge compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Haveli Cafe & Hookah Lounge most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Haveli Cafe & Hookah Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Haveli Cafe & Hookah Lounge have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Haveli Cafe & Hookah Lounge 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 Haveli Cafe & Hookah Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Haveli Cafe & Hookah Lounge is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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