Fortune Palace Restaurant
8609 20TH AVE, Brooklyn, 11214
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (7 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 8, 2026
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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 8, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Nov 17, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Grade B | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Jun 28, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 7 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×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×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×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.
- 2 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
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