Crystal Lake

647 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
American
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
52
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Crystal Lake has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Brooklyn restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

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Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
52
Sep 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
74
Apr 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crystal Lake last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crystal Lake on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crystal Lake?

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 Crystal Lake.

How does Crystal Lake compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Crystal Lake most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Crystal Lake's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Crystal Lake have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Crystal Lake means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Crystal Lake inspected?

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