Makan House

1232 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Makan House four times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus four before.

Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Makan House squarely in typical territory. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

Jan 30, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations.

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Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

02G

Jul 16, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations.

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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

02G

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Apr 29, 2024

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Makan House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Makan House on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Makan House?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Makan House.

How does Makan House compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Makan House most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Makan House's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Makan House 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 Makan House inspected?

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

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