Matchpoint Cafe

2781 Shell Road, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Soups/Salads/Sandwiches
Last inspected: Jul 7, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Matchpoint Cafe three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Jul 7, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

When inspectors have written things up, food contact surface not properly washed has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Matchpoint Cafe on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
70
Feb 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Apr 10, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
03I
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Matchpoint Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Matchpoint Cafe on file is from Jul 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Matchpoint Cafe?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Matchpoint Cafe.

How does Matchpoint Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Matchpoint Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Matchpoint Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Matchpoint Cafe 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 Matchpoint Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Matchpoint Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.