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Cherokee Deli

1626 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11207

Coffee/Tea Ocean Hill (646) 338-3486

Grade A · as of Mar 20, 2026

Cherokee Deli was last inspected on March 20, 2026 and scored 8 points (A range). Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

March 20, 2026 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

A

Score: 8 points (A range)

1 critical
  • CriticalFood temperature

    Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.

    Official wording (code 02G)

    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.

ABFeb 28, 2025: 111125/02Mar 20, 2026: 8826/03
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. A 11 points (A range)

    Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Workers’ personal hygiene was inadequate (dirty clothing, no hair restraint, jewelry).

      Official wording (code 06A)

      Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

      Official wording (code 06C)

      Food, 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.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.