The Concrete Jungle
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
78
Score
The Concrete Jungle in Brooklyn, NY, received a moderate risk rating during its most recent inspection on February 9, 2026. The evaluation identified issues regarding food protection, the maintenance of non-food contact surfaces, and the facility's ventilation system. Across six total inspections, the café has consistently maintained a record of moderate-risk findings.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
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
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
78
Nov 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
67
Sep 8, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
82
Aug 16, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
2 critical 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Aug 1, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations.
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Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
64
Jul 17, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
58
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