Hide & Seek

593 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222
American
Last inspected: Jan 31, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Hide & Seek has been inspected four times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 31, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Hide & Seek on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 31, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Nov 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
45
Jul 31, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
74
Jul 14, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
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 protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hide & Seek last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hide & Seek on file is from Jan 31, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hide & Seek?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hide & Seek.

How does Hide & Seek compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Hide & Seek most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Hide & Seek's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hide & Seek have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hide & Seek 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 Hide & Seek inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hide & Seek is inspected around three times per year on average.