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Panini La Cafe

45 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Jewish / Kosher
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Panini La Cafe has six inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from four to five.

Across the inspection history, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86
Apr 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
7 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
26
Jun 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
74
Mar 17, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.
08C
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
47

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panini La Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panini La Cafe on file is from Mar 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panini La Cafe?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Panini La Cafe.

How does Panini La Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Panini La Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Panini La Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Panini La Cafe have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around five more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panini La 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 Panini La Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panini La Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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