Medusa

133 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Sep 25, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Medusa is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 25, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source, showing up two times.

Medusa scores about where you'd expect for a Brooklyn restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

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

Dec 28, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

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

02B

Food protection certificate not available for inspection

18-11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Medusa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Medusa on file is from Sep 25, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Medusa?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Medusa.

How does Medusa compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Medusa's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Medusa 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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