Letish Cafe

171 South 4 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 2, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with three violations after eight on the prior visit.

The pattern that stands out is evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food, which has been cited two times.

Letish Cafe scores about where you'd expect for a Brooklyn restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 2, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Nov 7, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Letish Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Letish Cafe on file is from Jan 2, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Letish Cafe?

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

How does Letish Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Letish Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Letish Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Letish 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.