Molasses Books

770 Hart Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 18, 2024
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Molasses Books has three inspections in the public record. On Oct 18, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Molasses Books on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
May 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 28, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Molasses Books last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Molasses Books on file is from Oct 18, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Molasses Books?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Molasses Books.

How does Molasses Books compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Molasses Books most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Molasses Books' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Molasses Books have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Molasses Books 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 Molasses Books inspected?

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