Vanka Cafe
3810 NOSTRAND AVENUE, 11235
Russian
3477024023
AScore: 9
Last inspected: November 4, 2024
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Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
November 4, 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.
09BThawing procedure improper.
January 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
CScore: 9
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
January 9, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
NScore: 61
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
09BThawing procedure improper.
June 9, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 22
02BHot food item not held at or above 140º F.
02GCold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
10BPlumbing 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.
10FNon-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.