Pal's Hero Shop
3081 CROPSEY AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11224
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (11 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Aug 28, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Aug 28, 2025
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.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Nov 1, 2022 | Grade B | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Sep 13, 2022 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 5 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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