Grade ASandwiches/Salads/Mixed Buffet

Simply Nova

754 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11211

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Dec 29, 2025 · New York City health department

Raw 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.
Critical
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Critical
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Dec 29, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (2 critical)
Oct 24, 2025	Grade C	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	7 (4 critical)
Sep 10, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	8 (4 critical)
Dec 17, 2024	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (1 critical)
Jul 17, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	6 (4 critical)
Apr 13, 2023	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (1 critical)

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

5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

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