Rice & Bean Restaurant
4413 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11220
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 5 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (7 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 22, 2026
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.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
CriticalAn issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalA 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 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.
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 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
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 9 (5 critical) |
Around this address
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- 5 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 5 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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