The Lutheran Halal Cafe

5121 2 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232
American
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
35
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The Lutheran Halal Cafe has been inspected three times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 6, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The most recent inspection turned up 11 violations, more than the four found previously.

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which The Lutheran Halal Cafe's 35 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

3
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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
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
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
35
Dec 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
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
78
Mar 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Lutheran Halal Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Lutheran Halal Cafe on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Lutheran Halal Cafe?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Lutheran Halal Cafe.

How does The Lutheran Halal Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

The Lutheran Halal Cafe most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has The Lutheran Halal Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Lutheran Halal Cafe have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around 11 more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Lutheran Halal Cafe 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 Lutheran Halal Cafe inspected?

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