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Samurai Papa

594 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11216

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.

Last inspected Feb 20, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Feb 20, 2025

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

    Critical

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

  • 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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Feb 20, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (1 critical)
Jun 26, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection3 (1 critical)
Jun 21, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection9 (4 critical)
Dec 5, 2022Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Jul 22, 2022Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 (1 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

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

Around this address

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

  • 42 rodent inspections on record, 14 finding rat activity.

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