New York City
BEAT

Taste of the City Fresh Grill

1368 Flatbush Avenue, New York City, NY 11210 · Brooklyn · Caribbean

Passed all 4 inspections — critical violations noted

Inspections
4
4 passed
Last Inspected
2026-01-27
Pass Rate
100%
0 failures
Score
63/100
BEAT
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-01-27
No closures across all 4 inspections on record
6 food temperature violations found across 3 inspections
6 sanitation violations found across 3 inspections
Food Temperature critical
Sanitation critical
Food Storage & Handling critical
Other critical
Documentation & Training critical
Pest Activity minor
Chemical Safety minor
Employee Hygiene critical
2026-01-27 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
CRITICAL 9
minor Food Temperature

Thawing procedure improper.

minor 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 Food Temperature

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

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 Other

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

minor Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

minor Pest Activity

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

2026-01-27 violations cited Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
1
minor Chemical Safety

Original label for smoking products sold or offered for sale.

2025-05-07 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

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

minor 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 Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

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 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

minor Sanitation

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

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.

critical Food Storage & Handling

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

critical Other

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

2025-03-12 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

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

minor 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.

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 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

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