King Souvlaki

8402 3 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Sep 26, 2024

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged five inspections at King Souvlaki, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 26, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting King Souvlaki on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 26, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 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

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

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

08C

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

08A

Apr 24, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

04N

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

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

08A

10B

May 2, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04M

Current letter grade sign not posted.

20F

Apr 25, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04M

Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.

10I

Canned food product observed dented and not segregated from other consumable food items.

09A

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Apr 14, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04M

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was King Souvlaki last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at King Souvlaki on file is from Sep 26, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at King Souvlaki?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at King Souvlaki.

How does King Souvlaki compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

King Souvlaki most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has King Souvlaki's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at King Souvlaki have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at King Souvlaki 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 King Souvlaki inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, King Souvlaki is inspected around two times per year on average.

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