Brooklyn Suya

717 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

African

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show six inspections at Brooklyn Suya stretching back to 2023. On Mar 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

“Single service article not provided” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Brooklyn Suya scores about where you'd expect for a Brooklyn restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

06E

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

Jun 19, 2025

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

May 24, 2025

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 6, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

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

Sep 14, 2024

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 5, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

10H

10F

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brooklyn Suya last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brooklyn Suya on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brooklyn Suya?

Across the inspection record, “single service article not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brooklyn Suya.

How does Brooklyn Suya compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Brooklyn Suya's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Brooklyn Suya have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brooklyn Suya 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 Suya inspected?

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

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