Vanka Cafe

3810 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235

Eastern European

Last inspected: Nov 4, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Vanka Cafe appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 4, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, showing up three times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Vanka Cafe is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Jan 13, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jan 9, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

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 is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

04H

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Jun 9, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

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

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vanka Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vanka Cafe on file is from Nov 4, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vanka Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vanka Cafe.

How does Vanka Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Vanka Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Vanka Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vanka 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 Vanka Cafe inspected?

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

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