Legend Cafe Express

2172 86 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Chinese

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

High Risk

Legend Cafe Express has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 11, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Legend Cafe Express' latest score of 39 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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 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

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

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

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

08A

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

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

“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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Legend Cafe Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Legend Cafe Express on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Legend Cafe Express compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Legend Cafe Express most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Legend Cafe Express means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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