Reben Luncheonette
229 HAVEMEYER STREET, 11211
Spanish
7183887696
AScore: 13
Last inspected: April 2, 2025
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Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
April 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 13
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
March 5, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
CScore: 3
10FNon-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.
February 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.
NScore: 11
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
February 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.
NScore: 13
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10FNon-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.
February 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
NScore: 78
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
02GCold 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.
04JProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
06APersonal 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.
06CFood, 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.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
October 10, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
N
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
10FNon-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.
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
October 10, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 14
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
10FNon-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.
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
January 11, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
BScore: 21
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10FNon-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.
December 8, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 52
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
02GCold 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.
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
06APersonal 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.
06CFood, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted