AUG 29
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Thawing procedure improper.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
DAVID'S BRISKET HOUSE.
NYC Health Dept
533 NOSTRAND AVENUE · BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY
Closed by NYC Health Dept, May 2025. Reopened May 2025.
8 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Aug 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months · closure on record May 2025.
CLOSURE ON RECORD
Closed by NYC Health Dept on May 12, 2025. Reopened May 15, 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
VIOLATIONS
25
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 15
2025
PASS 2 violations
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
MAY 12
2025
FAIL 9 violations 6 CRITICAL
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 dur
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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
APR 11
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
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
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
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
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
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 dur
APR 11
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
“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.
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OCT 5
2024
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 9
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.
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, co
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 2
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or disp
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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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