Vidal Cafe

9 Bond Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

American

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Vidal Cafe, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.

04E

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

Oct 9, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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, 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

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

10B

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

08A

Jun 2, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

02B

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vidal Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vidal Cafe on file is from Apr 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vidal Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vidal Cafe.

How does Vidal Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Vidal Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Vidal Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Vidal Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vidal 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 Vidal Cafe inspected?

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

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