Black Mountain

415 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

American

Last inspected: Dec 27, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Black Mountain stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 27, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 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

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

08C

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

Oct 6, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

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

04L

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Apr 17, 2023

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

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

08A

10F

Aug 1, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04L

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

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

08A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Black Mountain last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Black Mountain on file is from Dec 27, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Black Mountain?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Black Mountain.

How does Black Mountain compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Black Mountain's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Black Mountain have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Black Mountain 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 Black Mountain inspected?

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

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