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499 VAN BRUNT STREET, Brooklyn, 11231
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Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (4 months ago).
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 3, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
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.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
CriticalRaw 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.
CriticalA problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
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.
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Raw 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 12 (7 critical) |
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