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NYC Health Dept

387 FLATBUSH AVENUE · BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY

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

4 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Jul 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
13
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2026

Inspection history

JUL 9
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL
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
Not Critical Food Storage & Handling
Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or ont
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Not Critical Facility Condition
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, sm
APR 24
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
MAR 14
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
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
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
Critical Sanitation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
SEP 22
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
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
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
Critical Sanitation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

Public inspection records from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Records current as of 2026-09-06. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Official record →

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