Downs River
517 STANLEY AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11207
Should you eat here?
Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (2 months ago).
Last inspected May 29, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 29, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Oct 11, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
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