New Era Restaurant
366 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11213
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (6 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jan 16, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 16, 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
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 7 (5 critical) |
| May 7, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 9 (5 critical) |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Grade B | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection | 2 |
| Jul 13, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 7×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 7×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×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×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 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.
- 8 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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