Bembe

81 South 6 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2023
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Bembe has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Nov 17, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. The most recent inspection at Bembe is from Nov 17, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

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

The city-wide average is 77, putting Bembe squarely in typical territory. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
74
Dec 14, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bembe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bembe on file is from Nov 17, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bembe?

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

How does Bembe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Bembe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Bembe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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