Habana Outpost

757 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Habana Outpost is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Apr 10, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Habana Outpost trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 10, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

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

Sep 25, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

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

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

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

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

08A

10F

Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.

10C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Habana Outpost last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Habana Outpost on file is from Apr 10, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Habana Outpost?

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

How does Habana Outpost compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Habana Outpost most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Habana Outpost's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Habana Outpost have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Habana Outpost means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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