Amber Steakhouse

119 Nassau Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Jan 2, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Amber Steakhouse four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 2, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Amber Steakhouse squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
May 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
52
Jan 10, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Apr 21, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Amber Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Amber Steakhouse on file is from Jan 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Amber Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Amber Steakhouse.

How does Amber Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Amber Steakhouse most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Amber Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Amber Steakhouse have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Amber Steakhouse 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 Amber Steakhouse inspected?

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