BESO RESTAURANT AND BAR.

NYC Health Dept

370 LEWIS AVENUE · BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 12 points (May 2025). Down from 33 points at the prior graded inspection.

9 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected May 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
VIOLATIONS
35
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 23
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
MAY 23
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
FEB 10
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
Not Critical Sanitation
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
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
Not Critical Sanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
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 liq
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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
FEB 10
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
OCT 16
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 7 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
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 fl
Critical Sanitation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Critical Food Temperature
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or
Critical Employee Hygiene
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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
Not Critical Employee Hygiene
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Critical Chemical Safety
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, re
Not Critical Sanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Critical Other
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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OCT 16
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
MAY 22
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical Employee Hygiene
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand
SEP 8
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Employee Hygiene
“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 8
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 5 CRITICAL
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical Pest Activity
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
Not Critical Other
Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
Critical Chemical Safety
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Critical Other
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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

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