Hong Bao Cafe

6317 18 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Hong Bao Cafe appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 3, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: three violations last time, two this time.

When inspectors have written things up, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

04L

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

10G

Jun 6, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

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 16, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04L

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

10F

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

08A

Jan 5, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

04L

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

08A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hong Bao Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hong Bao Cafe on file is from Jun 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hong Bao Cafe?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hong Bao Cafe.

How does Hong Bao Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Hong Bao Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hong Bao 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.

How often is Hong Bao Cafe inspected?

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

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