Reunion

544 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The health department has logged four inspections at Reunion, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 5, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Reunion trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
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
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
16-02
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
61
Jul 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
61
Jun 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
74
Jan 11, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Reunion last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Reunion on file is from Sep 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Reunion?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Reunion.

How does Reunion compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Reunion most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Reunion's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Reunion have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Reunion 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 Reunion inspected?

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