Grade BAmerican

Choice Market Bar And Restaurant

318 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11238

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (3 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jul 18, 2026 · New York City health department

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
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Critical
Raw 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.
Critical
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jul 18, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (3 critical)
May 13, 2025	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (3 critical)
Jan 13, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	7 (3 critical)
Oct 23, 2023	Grade B	Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection	3 (2 critical)
Sep 14, 2023	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	10 (5 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

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