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Grade CAsian/Asian Fusion

A-pou's Taste

963 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn, 11211

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected May 26, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on May 26, 2026

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    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 during active necessary preparation.

    Critical

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

    Critical

  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

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

    Critical

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
May 26, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (3 critical)
Jan 12, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Re-inspection7 (5 critical)
Oct 30, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (4 critical)
Aug 6, 2025Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection5 (4 critical)
Jun 16, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection8 (4 critical)
Jan 15, 2025Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection6 (3 critical)
May 22, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection8 (5 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 6×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 5×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 4×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
  • 3×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
  • 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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