Nargis Cafe

1655 Sheepshead Bay Road, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Nargis Cafe has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Mar 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up one violation, compared to four violations previously.

Looking across the full record, pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Nargis Cafe is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Mar 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
90
May 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
10C
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nargis Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nargis Cafe on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nargis Cafe?

Across the inspection record, pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nargis Cafe.

How does Nargis Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Nargis Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Nargis Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nargis 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 Nargis Cafe inspected?

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