Margot

69 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

New American

Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Margot is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Oct 22, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from two violations up to three.

The most common issue across all inspections has been cold TCS food item held above 41 °F, showing up one time.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Margot squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 22, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

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

08C

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Aug 2, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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 Margot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Margot on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Margot?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Margot.

How does Margot compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Margot's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Margot have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Margot means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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