NYC Inspection: The Swallow Cafe & Espresso Bar

NYC DOHMH · November 25, 2025

CRITICAL VIOLATION Violations (5): 1. Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers. 2. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. 3. 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. 4. Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station) 5. Cold 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. Restaurant: The Swallow Cafe & Espresso Bar Address: 49 BOGART STREET, 11206 Borough: Brooklyn

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