Floridian Diner

2301 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234

American

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Floridian Diner has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after four on the prior visit.

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

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Aug 30, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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

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

Jan 9, 2024

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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

Food protection certificate not available for inspection

18-11

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

08A

Oct 20, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Oct 6, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

10B

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Floridian Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Floridian Diner on file is from Feb 19, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Floridian Diner?

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

How does Floridian Diner compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Floridian Diner most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Floridian Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Floridian Diner have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Floridian Diner 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 Floridian Diner inspected?

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

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