Grade ASouthwestern
Santa Fe Bk
178 NORTH 8 STREET, Brooklyn, 11211
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 15, 2026
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Jun 5, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 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.
- 9 rodent inspections on record, 3 finding rat activity.
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