Holy Shnitzel

819 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Jewish / Kosher

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: C

Holy Shnitzel has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Apr 3, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up seven violations, compared to eight violations previously.

Looking across the full record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Holy Shnitzel trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

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

04L

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

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

08A

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

Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away

28-05

Mar 12, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holy Shnitzel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holy Shnitzel on file is from Apr 3, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Holy Shnitzel?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Holy Shnitzel.

How does Holy Shnitzel compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Holy Shnitzel most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Holy Shnitzel's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Holy Shnitzel have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around seven violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Holy Shnitzel means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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