Katou Restaurant

5012 Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY 11234
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2024
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The inspection history at Katou Restaurant is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Dec 10, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Katou Restaurant's 61 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
61
Mar 7, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Katou Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Katou Restaurant on file is from Dec 10, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Katou Restaurant?

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 Katou Restaurant.

How does Katou Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Katou Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Katou Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Katou Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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