Bad Luck Bar

492 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
American
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2024
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for Bad Luck Bar. The most recent report on file is from Oct 24, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Bad Luck Bar on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
70
Jul 20, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
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
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bad Luck Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bad Luck Bar on file is from Oct 24, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bad Luck Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bad Luck Bar.

How does Bad Luck Bar compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Bad Luck Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Bad Luck Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bad Luck Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bad Luck Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.