Germans Soup

410 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 13, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Germans Soup stretching back to 2021. The most recent report on file is from Sep 13, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Germans Soup squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 13, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

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

08A

Jan 11, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

02B

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

“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

Dec 20, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

06C

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

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

06F

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

02B

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

08A

10F

Oct 13, 2021

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Germans Soup last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Germans Soup on file is from Sep 13, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Germans Soup?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Germans Soup.

How does Germans Soup compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Germans Soup most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Germans Soup's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Germans Soup have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Germans Soup 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 Germans Soup inspected?

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

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