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1616 CORTELYOU ROAD, Brooklyn, 11226
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (9 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Oct 20, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Oct 20, 2025
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.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Grade C | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 10 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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