Grade AAmerican

The Adirondack

1241 PROSPECT AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11218

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (8 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Nov 15, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Nov 15, 2025

  • 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

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Nov 15, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 (1 critical)
Jul 24, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (1 critical)
Feb 15, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 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.

  • 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
  • 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.

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