Grade BAfrican

Freetown Kitchen

1172 PARK PLACE, Brooklyn, 11213

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (3 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Apr 30, 2026

  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

    Critical
  • An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

    Critical
  • 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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Apr 30, 2026Grade BPre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection3 (2 critical)
Apr 18, 2026Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection7 (4 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 2×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.

  • 10 rodent inspections on record, 3 finding rat activity.

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