Fontanas

2359 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234

Italian

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Fontanas three times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Fontanas' latest score of 82 sits above the Brooklyn average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Dec 5, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.

03B

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

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

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

Jul 5, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

02B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fontanas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fontanas on file is from Jan 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Fontanas compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Fontanas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fontanas have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fontanas 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 Fontanas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fontanas is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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