Brooklyn Lantern
77 BOX STREET, Brooklyn, 11222
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jan 15, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 15, 2025
A 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 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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Dec 9, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (4 critical) |
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- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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