Lark by the Park

1311 Caton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

American

Last inspected: Jun 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Lark by the Park stretching back to 2023. Lark by the Park was last inspected on Jun 18, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near three.

The pattern that stands out is cold TCS food item held above 41 °F, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Lark by the Park trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

06D

Food protection certificate not available for inspection

18-11

Oct 12, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

Sep 26, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

02G

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

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

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lark by the Park last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lark by the Park on file is from Jun 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lark by the Park?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lark by the Park.

How does Lark by the Park compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Lark by the Park most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Lark by the Park's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Lark by the Park have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lark by the Park 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 Lark by the Park inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lark by the Park is inspected around two times per year on average.

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