Altar

645 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Sep 14, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Altar, the earliest from 2021. The most recent visit was on Sep 14, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

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

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Altar on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Mar 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
95
Dec 7, 2021
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
05D
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Altar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Altar on file is from Sep 14, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Altar?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Altar.

How does Altar compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Altar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Altar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Altar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Altar 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 Altar inspected?

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