AKWAABA RESTAURANT.

NYC Health Dept

604 PARKSIDE AVENUE · BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 2 points (Oct 2025). Sanitation cited on 3 of the last 3 inspections.

4 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Oct 2025 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
12
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 2
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
AUG 20
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
Critical Sanitation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
JAN 24
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Not Critical Pest Activity
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
NOV 29
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Not Critical Chemical Safety
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

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