Lark Cafe

1007 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Lark Cafe has been inspected six times since 2023. Lark Cafe was last inspected on Jan 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Lark Cafe on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 23, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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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

Nov 25, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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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

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

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

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

08A

Aug 2, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

06D

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

May 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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06C

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

06D

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

Mar 3, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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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

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability.

19-10

Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.

19-07

Providing compostable plastic straws to be used outside of the food establishment’s premises; failure to appropriately dispose of compostable plastic straws; failure to maintain required bins for disposal of compostable plastic straws.

19-11

Feb 22, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

06C

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

06D

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

10G

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lark Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lark Cafe on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lark Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lark Cafe.

How does Lark Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Lark Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Lark Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lark Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lark 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 Lark Cafe inspected?

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

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