Qahwah House

162 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Qahwah House has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 7, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Qahwah House's latest score is in line with the Brooklyn average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

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

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Jun 25, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 17, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

03A

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

Dec 28, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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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

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

02B

03A

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

08A

May 8, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

Feb 2, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

2 critical 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

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Jan 25, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

02B

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

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

04L

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

08A

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Qahwah House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Qahwah House on file is from Jan 7, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Qahwah House?

Across the inspection record, “food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Qahwah House.

How does Qahwah House compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Qahwah House most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Qahwah House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Qahwah House have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Qahwah House 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 Qahwah House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Qahwah House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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