Dmitriev's Bistro

1212 Avenue Z, Brooklyn, NY 11235

Eastern European

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Dmitriev's Bistro has been inspected three times since 2025. On Apr 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Dmitriev's Bistro's latest score of 70 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

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

10G

Oct 9, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

06D

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

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

02B

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

Jul 21, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

06C

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

02B

10B

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

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

10G

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

08A

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

28-06

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dmitriev's Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dmitriev's Bistro on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dmitriev's Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dmitriev's Bistro.

How does Dmitriev's Bistro compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Dmitriev's Bistro most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Dmitriev's Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dmitriev's Bistro have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dmitriev's Bistro means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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