Petee's Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Petee's Cafe has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 15, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Brooklyn restaurant, which scores around 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
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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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
64
Feb 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
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
67
Aug 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
47
Dec 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
82
Mar 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
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
52
Feb 24, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Food contact surface not properly maintained.
09C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Petee's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Petee's Cafe on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Petee's 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 Petee's Cafe.
How does Petee's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?
Petee's Cafe most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.
Has Petee's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Petee's Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Petee's Cafe 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 Petee's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Petee's Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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