Off to Start Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
67
Score
During the March 12, 2026, inspection of Off to Start Cafe in Brooklyn, NY, officials identified two critical and two minor violations, including issues with equipment sanitation and pest presence. While the facility has maintained a mostly low-risk record across its four inspections, this most recent visit resulted in a moderate risk designation.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Sep 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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
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
82
Mar 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
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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
86
May 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
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