L.s. Forever Deli
789 MCDONALD AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11218
Should you eat here?
Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (4 months ago).
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 17, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
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