Lowerline

794 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238
American
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Lowerline, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 10, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “after cooking or removal from hot holding” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Lowerline on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Jun 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Jan 11, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lowerline last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lowerline on file is from Apr 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lowerline?

Across the inspection record, “after cooking or removal from hot holding” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lowerline.

How does Lowerline compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Lowerline most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Lowerline's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lowerline have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lowerline 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 Lowerline inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lowerline is inspected roughly once per year on average.