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Grade AAmerican

The Common

9406 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11209

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (3 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jul 14, 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

  • Raw 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

  • 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

  • A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).

    Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jul 14, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (3 critical)
Jul 2, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Apr 14, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (4 critical)
Jan 25, 2024Grade 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×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 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.
  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.

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