Tripoli / Swallow Cafe

156 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2024
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Tripoli / Swallow Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 30, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food contact surface not properly washed”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86
Mar 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
82
Feb 7, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tripoli / Swallow Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tripoli / Swallow Cafe on file is from Jul 30, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tripoli / Swallow Cafe?

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

How does Tripoli / Swallow Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Tripoli / Swallow Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Tripoli / Swallow Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tripoli / Swallow Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tripoli / Swallow 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.

How often is Tripoli / Swallow Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tripoli / Swallow Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.