Bassoul's Gourmet Kitchen

502 Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY 11230

Jewish / Kosher

Last inspected: Aug 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The inspection history at Bassoul's Gourmet Kitchen is still short, with only two visits logged. On Aug 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: seven violations last time, six this time.

Looking across the full record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Bassoul's Gourmet Kitchen's latest score of 61 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 15, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

02B

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

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

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

Mar 7, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

04A

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

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

02B

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bassoul's Gourmet Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bassoul's Gourmet Kitchen on file is from Aug 15, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bassoul's Gourmet Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bassoul's Gourmet Kitchen.

How does Bassoul's Gourmet Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Bassoul's Gourmet Kitchen most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Bassoul's Gourmet Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bassoul's Gourmet Kitchen have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around six violations compared to about seven previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bassoul's Gourmet Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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