Brooklyn Sweet Spot

366 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2016

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged seven inspections at Brooklyn Sweet Spot, the earliest from 2013. The most recent visit was on Feb 17, 2016. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Brooklyn Sweet Spot dates to Feb 17, 2016.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to three.

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Brooklyn Sweet Spot on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 17, 2016

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

04A

Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.

08C

Feb 11, 2015

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Current letter grade sign not posted.

20F

Oct 30, 2014

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

5 critical violations.

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Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Insufficient or no refrigerated or hot holding equipment to keep potentially hazardous foods at required temperatures.

05F

Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.

05D

Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.

06F

Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer or thermocouple not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.

04J

Sep 13, 2014

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.

06A

Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

04A

10F

Smoke free workplace smoking policy inadequate, not posted, not provided to employees.

15L

Apr 21, 2014

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.

06A

10F

Mar 6, 2014

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Oct 22, 2013

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.

10H

Toilet facility not maintained and provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle and self-closing door.

10A

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brooklyn Sweet Spot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brooklyn Sweet Spot on file is from Feb 17, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brooklyn Sweet Spot?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface improperly constructed has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brooklyn Sweet Spot.

How does Brooklyn Sweet Spot compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Brooklyn Sweet Spot most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Brooklyn Sweet Spot's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Brooklyn Sweet Spot have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Brooklyn Sweet Spot inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brooklyn Sweet Spot is inspected around three times per year on average.

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