The Original Culpepper's
1082 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11225
Should you eat here?
The latest inspection was 1 year ago — conditions may have changed. Grade A at that time, with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Jan 9, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 9, 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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| May 30, 2024 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
| Oct 13, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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