Dept. of Culture

327 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
African
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
41
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 21, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

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

Across the inspection history, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Dept. of Culture on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

2
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
41
Feb 29, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dept. of Culture last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dept. of Culture on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dept. of Culture?

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 Dept. of Culture.

How does Dept. of Culture compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Dept. of Culture most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Dept. of Culture's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dept. of Culture have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Dept. of Culture 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.