Fancy Buffet Haitian Restaurant

1053 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

American

Last inspected: May 7, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Fancy Buffet Haitian Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from May 7, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions”, which has been cited four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 7, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 15, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

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

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

Jun 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

04K

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

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

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

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

08C

May 9, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

04L

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

08A

10B

Sep 6, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

04L

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

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

02G

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

08A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fancy Buffet Haitian Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fancy Buffet Haitian Restaurant on file is from May 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fancy Buffet Haitian Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fancy Buffet Haitian Restaurant.

How does Fancy Buffet Haitian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Fancy Buffet Haitian Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Fancy Buffet Haitian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fancy Buffet Haitian Restaurant have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fancy Buffet Haitian 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.

How often is Fancy Buffet Haitian Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fancy Buffet Haitian Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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