RadiusGet early access
Grade ALatin American

Genao

162 THROOP AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11206

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Feb 13, 2026

  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

    Critical

  • 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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Feb 13, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Jan 5, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (3 critical)
Dec 6, 2024Grade BAdministrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection5 (3 critical)
May 16, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection9 (5 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 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.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 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.

  • 10 rodent inspections on record, 7 finding rat activity.
  • 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

Check any restaurant before you go

Radius puts New York City’s inspection record in your pocket, in plain English.

Looking for something else in New York City? Browse New York City inspections.