The Swallow Cafe & Espresso Bar

49 Bogart Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at The Swallow Cafe & Espresso Bar, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 11, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, one this time.

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, which has been cited four times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; The Swallow Cafe & Espresso Bar is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

Nov 25, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 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

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

10F

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Nov 7, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

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

Oct 2, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

06D

10F

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

May 15, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

06A

10F

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Swallow Cafe & Espresso Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Swallow Cafe & Espresso Bar on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Swallow Cafe & Espresso Bar?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Swallow Cafe & Espresso Bar.

How does The Swallow Cafe & Espresso Bar compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

The Swallow Cafe & Espresso Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has The Swallow Cafe & Espresso Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Swallow Cafe & Espresso Bar have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Swallow Cafe & Espresso Bar 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 The Swallow Cafe & Espresso Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Swallow Cafe & Espresso Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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