DEC 21
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
EM VIETNAMESE BISTRO.
NYC Health Dept
57 FRONT STREET · BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY
Graded A, 7 points (Dec 2024). Up from 5 points at the prior graded inspection.
6 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Dec 2024.
Last inspected Dec 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
20
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2024
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 20
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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
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.
MAR 20
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
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
FEB 23
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
DEC 29
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 7 CRITICAL
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow
Thawing procedures improper.
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer or thermocouple not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
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DEC 29
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
“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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