SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH

THE BLACK FLAMINGO.

EAT. 87/100

281 VAN BRUNT STREET · BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY

Last inspected May 7, 2026 · passed with conditions

Passed all 5 inspections, but 4 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
0 passed · 5 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
11
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jan 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 7
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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
MINORPlumbing & 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
MINORSanitation
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
DEC 9
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
DEC 9
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & 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
CRITICALSanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
FEB 12
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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
JAN 11
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
MINORSanitation
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
MINORPlumbing & 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

Data sourced from NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene · Official record →

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