The Charleston
174 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11249
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (7 days ago). Details below.
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Aug 3, 2026
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 7 (3 critical) |
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 7 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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