Athena
535 6 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11215
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 10, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 10, 2025
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Feb 5, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jan 31, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Sep 6, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 4 rodent inspections on record, 3 finding rat activity.
- 8 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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