Edith's Sandwich Counter

495 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
American
Last inspected: Jul 3, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Edith's Sandwich Counter, the earliest from 2022. Edith's Sandwich Counter was last inspected on Jul 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Edith's Sandwich Counter is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 3, 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
95
Apr 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
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
47
Dec 8, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
74
Jul 27, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Edith's Sandwich Counter last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Edith's Sandwich Counter on file is from Jul 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Edith's Sandwich Counter?

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 Edith's Sandwich Counter.

How does Edith's Sandwich Counter compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Edith's Sandwich Counter most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Edith's Sandwich Counter's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Edith's Sandwich Counter have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Edith's Sandwich Counter 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 Edith's Sandwich Counter inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Edith's Sandwich Counter is inspected roughly once per year on average.