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Farmers Restaurant

1692 86 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Chinese
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Farmers Restaurant stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

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.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
7 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
03B
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
05C
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
32
Jan 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
64
Nov 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Farmers Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Farmers Restaurant on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Farmers 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 Farmers Restaurant.

How does Farmers Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Farmers Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Farmers Restaurant have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Farmers 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 Farmers Restaurant inspected?

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

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