Destefano's Steakhouse

593 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Jul 13, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Destefano's Steakhouse stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 13, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly two violations earlier on.

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

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Destefano's Steakhouse is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 13, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
82
Nov 4, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Destefano's Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Destefano's Steakhouse on file is from Jul 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Destefano's Steakhouse?

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 Destefano's Steakhouse.

How does Destefano's Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Destefano's Steakhouse most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Destefano's Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Destefano's Steakhouse have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Destefano's Steakhouse 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 Destefano's Steakhouse inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Destefano's Steakhouse is inspected roughly once per year on average.