Gran Torino Cafe

131 Berry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Italian

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Gran Torino Cafe has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 22, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 minor violations.

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Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

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

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

10G

Jan 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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10B

Sep 28, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 minor violations.

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10B

10F

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Mar 21, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations.

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Food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature not cooled to 41º f or below within 4 hours.

02I

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º f to 70º f or less within 2 hours, and from 70º f to 41º f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gran Torino Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gran Torino Cafe on file is from Jan 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gran Torino Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gran Torino Cafe.

How does Gran Torino Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Gran Torino Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Gran Torino Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gran Torino Cafe 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 Gran Torino Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gran Torino Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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