Tabbouleh Cafe Restaurant

157 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Tabbouleh Cafe Restaurant three times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 20, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after six on the prior visit.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Tabbouleh Cafe Restaurant squarely in typical territory. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical 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

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Mar 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

04A

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

02B

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

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

Apr 6, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 minor violations.

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Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

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

10G

10F

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tabbouleh Cafe Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tabbouleh Cafe Restaurant on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tabbouleh Cafe Restaurant?

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 Tabbouleh Cafe Restaurant.

How does Tabbouleh Cafe Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Tabbouleh Cafe Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Tabbouleh Cafe Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tabbouleh Cafe Restaurant 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 Tabbouleh Cafe Restaurant inspected?

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

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