Legouter Kitchen

1709 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Legouter Kitchen has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jul 24, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, three this time.

Across the inspection history, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 24, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

08A

May 22, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

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

04A

Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement

03I

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

08C

Aug 22, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Legouter Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Legouter Kitchen on file is from Jul 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Legouter Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Legouter Kitchen.

How does Legouter Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Legouter Kitchen most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Legouter Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Legouter Kitchen have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Legouter Kitchen 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 Legouter Kitchen inspected?

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

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