Botanica At Widow Jane
220 CONOVER STREET, Brooklyn, 11231
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 21, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 21, 2026
An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Apr 2, 2023 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 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.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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