First Stop Deli

406 Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

First Stop Deli appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 2, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near three.

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

First Stop Deli's latest score of 70 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
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
70
Dec 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
82
Oct 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Stop Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Stop Deli on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at First Stop Deli?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited two times, more than any other issue at First Stop Deli.

How does First Stop Deli compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

First Stop Deli most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has First Stop Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at First Stop Deli have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at First Stop Deli means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is First Stop Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, First Stop Deli is inspected roughly once per year on average.