Brooklyn Lantern

77 Box Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

New American

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Brooklyn Lantern appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The latest visit found three violations, down from four violations the time before.

When inspectors have written things up, personal cleanliness is inadequate has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Brooklyn restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

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

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

Mar 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

04H

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

10G

Dec 9, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 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

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

02B

Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.

03B

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brooklyn Lantern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brooklyn Lantern on file is from Jan 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brooklyn Lantern?

Across the inspection record, personal cleanliness is inadequate has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Brooklyn Lantern.

How does Brooklyn Lantern compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Brooklyn Lantern's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Brooklyn Lantern 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 Brooklyn Lantern 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 Brooklyn Lantern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brooklyn Lantern is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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