Grade AAmerican

Clem's

264 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn, 11211

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.

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

What the inspector found on Mar 18, 2026

  • 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 stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Mar 18, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)
Nov 4, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 (1 critical)
Jun 21, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 (1 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 13 rodent inspections on record, 4 finding rat activity.
  • 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.

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