Pita Sababa

540 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: B

Public records show three inspections at Pita Sababa stretching back to 2024. Pita Sababa was last inspected on Feb 17, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Pita Sababa's 52 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

04L

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

02B

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

04K

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

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

08A

Nov 17, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 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

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

06D

02G

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

02B

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Sep 10, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pita Sababa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pita Sababa on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pita Sababa?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pita Sababa.

How does Pita Sababa compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Pita Sababa most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Pita Sababa's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pita Sababa have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pita Sababa means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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