Stowaway
159 GREENPOINT AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11222
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (10 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Sep 10, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Sep 10, 2025
Raw 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.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| May 8, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Grade C | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection | 5 (1 critical) |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 9 (4 critical) |
| Aug 24, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 9 (5 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 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.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×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×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 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.
- 7 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 10 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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