The Green Place African Cuisine And Restaurant
180 ROCKAWAY AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11233
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (10 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Oct 8, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Oct 8, 2025
A 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.
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 |
| Apr 16, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| May 3, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 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.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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