Mole
178 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11249
Should you eat here?
The latest inspection was 1 year ago — conditions may have changed. Grade A at that time, with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Jan 30, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 30, 2025
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.
A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Mar 22, 2023 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Mar 9, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 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.
- 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.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 12 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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