Dar 525

168 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2024
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Dar 525 stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 9, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, one this time.

The pattern that stands out is live roaches in facility's food or non-food area, which has been cited two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Dar 525 is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86
Jan 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
May 19, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food worker does not use proper utensil to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04M
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Thawing procedures improper.
09B
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dar 525 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dar 525 on file is from Sep 9, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dar 525?

Across the inspection record, live roaches in facility's food or non-food area has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dar 525.

How does Dar 525 compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Dar 525 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Dar 525's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dar 525 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 Dar 525 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 Dar 525 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dar 525 is inspected roughly once per year on average.