Tete a Tete Cafe

2601 East 14 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Tete a Tete Cafe three times, with records going back to 2022. Tete a Tete Cafe was last inspected on Oct 15, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

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 for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Tete a Tete Cafe on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Tcs food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °f or below within 4 hours.
02I
86
May 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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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
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
Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
28-05
78
Nov 1, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tete a Tete Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tete a Tete Cafe on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tete a Tete 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 Tete a Tete Cafe.

How does Tete a Tete Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Tete a Tete Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Tete a Tete Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tete a Tete 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 Tete a Tete Cafe inspected?

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