Detente Restaurant

924 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Detente Restaurant has been inspected four times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 13, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 13, 2025

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

Aug 19, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

06D

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Sep 21, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

10F

10B

Sep 12, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

8 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

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

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

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

02B

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

10B

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

08A

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

10G

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Detente Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Detente Restaurant on file is from Feb 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Detente Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Detente Restaurant.

How does Detente Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Detente Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Detente Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Detente Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Detente Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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