Grade AAmericanNo recent inspection

The Starlight

596 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn, 11211

Should you eat here?

Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (6 years ago).

Last inspected Oct 2, 2019 · New York City health department

Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
Critical
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
Critical
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Critical
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Oct 2, 2019	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (3 critical)
Apr 5, 2019	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2 (1 critical)
Jan 18, 2019	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (3 critical)
Apr 7, 2018	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2 (1 critical)
Mar 8, 2018	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection	0
Mar 6, 2018	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection	2 (1 critical)
Mar 1, 2018	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (1 critical)
Aug 23, 2017	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2 (1 critical)
May 6, 2017	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	6 (4 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

7×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
5×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

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