Roots Cafe
639 5 AVENUE, 11215
American
3155296536
AScore: 12
Last inspected: August 4, 2025
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Inspection History
August 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 12
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.
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.
28-05Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
January 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 9
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
November 28, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 9
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
09ASwollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE