The Starlight

NYC Health Dept

596 GRAND STREET · BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 11 points (Apr 2019). Other cited on 3 of the last 3 inspections.

10 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Oct 2019.

Last inspected Oct 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2019

Inspection history

OCT 2

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Not Critical Sanitation

Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.

Not Critical Other

Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

Critical Pest Activity

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh fli

Critical Other

Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.

Critical Employee Hygiene

Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.

APR 5

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Other

Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

Critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

JAN 18

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Not Critical Other

Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

Critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

Critical Pest Activity

Not Critical Sanitation

Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.

Critical Sanitation

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

APR 7

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Sanitation

Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.

Critical Other

Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.

MAR 8

2018

PASS · 0 violations

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MAR 6

2018

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Other

Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

Critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

MAR 1

2018

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

Not Critical Other

Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

Not Critical Sanitation

Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.

MAR 1

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Chemical Safety

The original nutritional fact labels and/or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

AUG 23

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

Not Critical Other

Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

MAY 6

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 4 CRITICAL

Not Critical Other

Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.

Critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/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.

Not Critical Other

Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

Critical Other

Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.

Critical Sanitation

Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.

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