Father Knows Best

611A Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

American

Last inspected: Aug 23, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Father Knows Best appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2021. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 23, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up three violations, compared to four violations previously.

Across the inspection history, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Father Knows Best on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 23, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

08A

May 30, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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04N

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

08A

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

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

Jan 12, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

04A

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

10F

Dec 15, 2022

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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04N

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

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

28-06

Jan 24, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04M

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.

08C

Food contact surface not properly maintained.

09C

Oct 25, 2021

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.

04N

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Father Knows Best last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Father Knows Best on file is from Aug 23, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Father Knows Best?

Across the inspection record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Father Knows Best.

How does Father Knows Best compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Father Knows Best most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Father Knows Best's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Father Knows Best have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Father Knows Best 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 Father Knows Best inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Father Knows Best is inspected around two times per year on average.

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