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441 7 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11215
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 11, 2026
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalAn issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
CriticalA paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| May 16, 2024 | Grade B | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
| Jul 27, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 7 (5 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 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.
- 4 rodent inspections on record, 4 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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