Grade PendingMediterraneanNo recent inspection

Rare Steak & Lobster

1005 SURF AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11224

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 years ago). Details below.

Last inspected Aug 6, 2024 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Aug 6, 2024

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

    Critical
  • 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
  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.

  • A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

    Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required

  • 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.

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

  • 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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Aug 6, 2024Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection10 (2 critical)

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 7 rodent inspections on record, 3 finding rat activity.
  • 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.

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