Grade AGerman

Kotti Berliner Doner Kebab

445 ALBEE SQUARE WEST, Brooklyn, 11201

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected May 11, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on May 11, 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 general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

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

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

    Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

    Critical
  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

    Critical

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
May 11, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (4 critical)
Jun 11, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 (1 critical)
Nov 13, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2
Feb 29, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (2 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 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.

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

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