Lighthouse

145 Borinquen Place, Brooklyn, NY 11211
New American
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The inspection history at Lighthouse is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

“Food contact surface not properly washed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Lighthouse's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
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
70
Mar 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lighthouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lighthouse on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lighthouse?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lighthouse.

How does Lighthouse compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Lighthouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lighthouse have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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