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The Legend Cafe House

8140 New Utrecht Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Chinese
Last inspected: Jan 31, 2026
52
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The Legend Cafe House appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 31, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

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

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so The Legend Cafe House trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

4
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 31, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
52
Aug 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening 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
Aug 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50
Sep 25, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Legend Cafe House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Legend Cafe House on file is from Jan 31, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Legend Cafe House?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Legend Cafe House.

How does The Legend Cafe House compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

The Legend Cafe House most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has The Legend Cafe House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Legend Cafe House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Legend Cafe House means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is The Legend Cafe House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Legend Cafe House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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