Assaia
2158 BATH AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11214
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 14, 2026
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
CriticalA paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Aug 2, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 14 (10 critical) |
| Aug 28, 2024 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 1 |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 11 rodent inspections on record, 4 finding rat activity.
- 4 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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