Pavillion Caterers

1478 39 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Jewish / Kosher

Last inspected: May 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged six inspections at Pavillion Caterers, the earliest from 2021. The latest inspection on file is from May 4, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

Pavillion Caterers' latest score of 58 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 4, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Apr 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Oct 24, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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

Oct 12, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Sep 21, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Aug 6, 2021

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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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

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.

10H

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Accurate thermometer not provided in refrigerated or hot holding equipment.

10E

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pavillion Caterers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pavillion Caterers on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pavillion Caterers?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pavillion Caterers.

How does Pavillion Caterers compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Pavillion Caterers most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Pavillion Caterers' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pavillion Caterers have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pavillion Caterers means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Pavillion Caterers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pavillion Caterers is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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