New York City, NY - Health inspectors discovered violations during an inspection of Root Hill Cafe on 07/23/2025.
The restaurant is located at 262 4 Avenue Brooklyn Ny in New York City's Gowanus district, serving local residents and visitors.
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The inspection details: "10f. 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." These circumstances require correction according to industry standards.
The inspection identified violations related to sanitation, an important area of food safety.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate sanitation procedures. As outlined in FDA Sanitation Standards, The FDA Food Code establishes comprehensive sanitation requirements that form the foundation of safe food service operations. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
These compliance issues require correction to maintain proper standards for the restaurant and public health. Food safety professionals indicate that addressing non-compliance helps ensure customer safety standards.
Regulatory authorities have scheduled an extensive follow-up review to confirm that every infraction has been adequately corrected. Management are required to show complete correction before these violations will be deemed closed.
Food service professionals should take note of important insights from these findings, highlighting the importance of ongoing compliance to health code requirements. Public education continues to be an essential element in ensuring public health protection.
📋 Complete Inspection Data
| DBA | ROOT HILL CAFE |
| Census Tract | 011900 |
| VIOLATION CODE | 10F |
| Latitude | 40.676240555956 |
| NTA | BK37 |
| BORO | Brooklyn |
| BBL | 3004480043 |
| CAMIS | 50044611 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| VIOLATION DESCRIPTION | 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. |
| STREET | 4 AVENUE |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Coffee/Tea |
| SCORE | 2 |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| Council District | 39 |
| INSPECTION DATE | 07/23/2025 |
| CRITICAL FLAG | Not Critical |
| Longitude | -73.983845236743 |
| Community Board | 306 |
| BIN | 3007533 |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| ZIPCODE | 11215 |
| BUILDING | 262 |
| PHONE | 9172519336 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was this inspection conducted?
This inspection was conducted on July 23, 2025.
Who conducted this inspection?
Chicago Department of Public Health
What violations were found during this inspection?
The following violations were found: 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..
Why are these violations concerning?
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.