Mesivta Eitz Chaim

1577 48 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Jewish / Kosher
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Mesivta Eitz Chaim stretching back to 2022. On Dec 2, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.

When inspectors have written things up, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Mesivta Eitz Chaim is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
82
Apr 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Feb 28, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82
Jan 10, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature not cooled to 41º f or below within 4 hours.
02I
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04M
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
43

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mesivta Eitz Chaim last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mesivta Eitz Chaim on file is from Dec 2, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mesivta Eitz Chaim?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mesivta Eitz Chaim.

How does Mesivta Eitz Chaim compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Mesivta Eitz Chaim most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Mesivta Eitz Chaim's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Mesivta Eitz Chaim have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mesivta Eitz Chaim 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 Mesivta Eitz Chaim inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mesivta Eitz Chaim is inspected roughly once per year on average.