Namkeen

338 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249

American

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged five inspections at Namkeen, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions”, which has been cited four times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Namkeen's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

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

04A

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

08A

Jan 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

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

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

Oct 12, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

2 minor violations.

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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

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

Oct 2, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

04H

Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.

05E

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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

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

04M

10B

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

08A

Sep 25, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

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

04M

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

04N

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

04A

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Namkeen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Namkeen on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Namkeen?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Namkeen.

How does Namkeen compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Namkeen most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Namkeen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Namkeen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Namkeen 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 Namkeen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Namkeen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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