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THE CAT
1238 PROSPECT AVE Brooklyn NY 11218
Health Inspection: violations
Score: 17
Official health department data. Inspected 2025-12-03; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source
5 findings at the latest imported inspection (2025-12-03), including 1 critical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.
Inspection history and recorded findings
2025-12-03: Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 17. Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Critical: 04J — Properly 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.
- Not Critical: 09E — Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- Not Critical: 10B — Anti-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.
- Not Critical: 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 underneath the unit.
- Not Critical: 10G — Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.
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