Baku Palace

2001 Emmons Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235

Eastern European

Last inspected: Nov 19, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Baku Palace, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 19, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Baku Palace on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 19, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

08A

Feb 16, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

04L

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

08A

Jun 2, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Food contact surface not properly maintained.

09C

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

May 18, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.

10I

The original nutritional fact labels and/or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

16B

Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.

08C

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

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying conditions.

22A

Accurate thermometer not provided in refrigerated or hot holding equipment.

10E

Apr 21, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04M

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.

06F

Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.

06A

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

10B

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Baku Palace last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Baku Palace on file is from Nov 19, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Baku Palace?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Baku Palace.

How does Baku Palace compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Baku Palace's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Baku Palace 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 Baku Palace inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Baku Palace is inspected around two times per year on average.

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