Rell's Cafe Corner

276 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208
American
Last inspected: Jan 31, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2024, Rell's Cafe Corner has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 31, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

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

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 31, 2025
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Compliance Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
86
Jan 22, 2025
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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
82
Jun 25, 2024
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
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 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rell's Cafe Corner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rell's Cafe Corner on file is from Jan 31, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rell's Cafe Corner?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rell's Cafe Corner.

How does Rell's Cafe Corner compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Rell's Cafe Corner most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Rell's Cafe Corner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rell's Cafe Corner have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rell's Cafe Corner means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.