Akwaaba Restaurant

604 Parkside Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

African

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Akwaaba Restaurant four times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 2, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at one versus four before.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Akwaaba Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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.

10F

Aug 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

Jan 24, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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.

06C

10F

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Nov 29, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use

09A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Akwaaba Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Akwaaba Restaurant on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Akwaaba Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Akwaaba Restaurant.

How does Akwaaba Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Akwaaba Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Akwaaba Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Akwaaba Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Akwaaba Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Akwaaba Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Akwaaba Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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