Gems Bar Lounge

1595 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11207
American
Last inspected: Jun 20, 2024
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Gems Bar Lounge, the earliest from 2021. The most recent report on file is from Jun 20, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to three violations per visit.

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Brooklyn restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
Ashtray present in smoke-free area.
15-39
70
Nov 30, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Dec 29, 2021
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gems Bar Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gems Bar Lounge on file is from Jun 20, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gems Bar Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gems Bar Lounge.

How does Gems Bar Lounge compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Gems Bar Lounge most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Gems Bar Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Gems Bar Lounge have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Gems Bar Lounge 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 Gems Bar Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gems Bar Lounge is inspected roughly once per year on average.