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Pita Sababa: health inspection history
540 Kings Highway, New York City, NY 11223
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- Address
- 540 Kings Highway, New York City, NY 11223
- Borough
- Brooklyn
- Cuisine (as listed)
- Bakery Products/Desserts
- Most recent grade
- Grade B issued Feb 17, 2026 (later inspections in the data have not produced a new grade yet)
- Latest inspection
- Sep 15, 2026 (Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection)
- Records shown
- 5 inspections, Sep 10, 2024 to Sep 15, 2026
Across these 5 inspection records, the health department cited 15 violations, of which 10 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 27 points. Among 154 graded restaurants in ZIP 11223, the median score behind the latest grade is 12 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.
Inspection history
Sep 15, 2026 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Score: not recordedNo violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
No violations listed in this record.
Feb 17, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27Grade: Grade BViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04KCritical Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 02GCritical 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.
Nov 17, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 02GCritical 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.
- 10BNot critical 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.
- 06FCritical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 06CCritical 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.
- 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Nov 17, 2025 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 20-04Not critical “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Sep 10, 2024 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 08CNot critical Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- 04NCritical Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.