The Rep Music Cafe

450 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 23, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2024, The Rep Music Cafe has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Sep 23, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting The Rep Music Cafe on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 23, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

04H

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

Aug 15, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

1 critical violation.

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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

Aug 12, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations.

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Written standard operating procedure (sop) approved by the department for refillable, reusable containers not available at the time of inspection. container construction improper

05H

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

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Rep Music Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Rep Music Cafe on file is from Sep 23, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Rep Music Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Rep Music Cafe.

How does The Rep Music Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

The Rep Music Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has The Rep Music Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Rep Music Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Rep Music 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.

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