Positano
10018 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11209
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (2 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 21, 2026
Food 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.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (2 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.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 10 rodent inspections on record, 3 finding rat activity.
- 6 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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