Carmelo's

1544 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
American
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 21, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to three violations per visit.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Carmelo's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
70
Jun 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carmelo's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carmelo's on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carmelo's?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carmelo's.

How does Carmelo's compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Carmelo's most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Carmelo's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Carmelo's have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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