Ristretto Cafe And Desserts
3121 OCEAN AVENUE, 11235
Coffee/Tea
9173188640
AScore: 5
Last inspected: July 21, 2025
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
July 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 5
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
June 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 40
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.
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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.
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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.
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
March 27, 2024
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 5
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.
March 19, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
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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.
05CFood contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
05HNo approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
10BAnti-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.
20-04“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.
March 19, 2024
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 63
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.
05CFood contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
05HNo approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
10BAnti-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.
20-04“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.