Nili Cafe

360 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

NILI CAFE in Brooklyn, NY, has undergone four health inspections to date, with most results categorized as low risk. During the most recent inspection on December 23, 2025, the facility received a score of 86 and was cited for one critical violation regarding the absence of a food protection certificate for the manager or supervisor.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
86
Sep 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
82
Jun 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.
02C
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
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
Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
28-05
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
52
Jan 24, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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