The Drift
579 MEEKER AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11222
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 13, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 13, 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.
CriticalA 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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Oct 13, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (3 critical) |
| Feb 3, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (4 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.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 5 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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