Moldova

1827 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

Eastern European

Last inspected: Jun 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Moldova, the earliest from 2022. On Jun 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

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.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

Dec 7, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 minor violations.

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

10G

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

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

08C

Aug 12, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

2 minor violations.

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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

10F

Aug 10, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

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

06C

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

10G

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

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

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moldova last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moldova on file is from Jun 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Moldova?

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 Moldova.

How does Moldova compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Moldova's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Moldova 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 Moldova inspected?

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

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