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Rocca, Cafe-Lounge

2712 Emmons Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Jan 31, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Rocca, Cafe-Lounge has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 31, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to six violations previously.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, showing up three times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 31, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Apr 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
15-21
61
Feb 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
74
Sep 16, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Compliance 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
Aug 30, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50
Aug 8, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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
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
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
33

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rocca, Cafe-Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rocca, Cafe-Lounge on file is from Jan 31, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rocca, Cafe-Lounge?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rocca, Cafe-Lounge.

How does Rocca, Cafe-Lounge compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Rocca, Cafe-Lounge most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Rocca, Cafe-Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rocca, Cafe-Lounge have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rocca, Cafe-Lounge 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 Rocca, Cafe-Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rocca, Cafe-Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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