Karam Restaurant

8519 4 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Karam Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 11, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at one versus two before.

When inspectors have written things up, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Karam Restaurant on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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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

Oct 10, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

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

May 16, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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

02B

May 10, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Karam Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Karam Restaurant on file is from Feb 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Karam Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Karam Restaurant.

How does Karam Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Karam Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Karam Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Karam Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Karam Restaurant 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 Karam Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Karam Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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