Take Away & Cafe

7006 3 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

American

Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Take Away & Cafe four times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 9, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor”, showing up three times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Take Away & Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 9, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

04A

Aug 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

04A

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

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

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

Nov 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

04A

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

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

May 24, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Take Away & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Take Away & Cafe on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Take Away & Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Take Away & Cafe.

How does Take Away & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Take Away & Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Take Away & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Take Away & Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Take Away & 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 Take Away & Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Take Away & Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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