Root Hill Cafe

262 4 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at Root Hill Cafe, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 23, 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 one violation, compared to four violations previously.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
Dec 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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
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
82
Sep 9, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Root Hill Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Root Hill Cafe on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Root Hill Cafe?

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 Root Hill Cafe.

How does Root Hill Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Root Hill Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Root Hill Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Root Hill Cafe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Root Hill Cafe 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 Root Hill Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Root Hill Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.