Nelly's Cakes

597 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Sep 17, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing one time across the record.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Nelly's Cakes on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Aug 16, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nelly's Cakes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nelly's Cakes on file is from Sep 17, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nelly's Cakes?

Across the inspection record, evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Nelly's Cakes.

How does Nelly's Cakes compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Nelly's Cakes most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Nelly's Cakes's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nelly's Cakes have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nelly's Cakes means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.