Celestine

1 John Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Celestine has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 18, 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, one this time.

Looking across the full record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Celestine on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

02B

Jun 21, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

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

02B

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

10G

Nov 7, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

06D

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

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

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

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

08A

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Celestine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Celestine on file is from Dec 18, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Celestine?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Celestine.

How does Celestine compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Celestine most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Celestine's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Celestine 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 Celestine inspected?

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

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