Native Restaurant and Lounge

911 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11206

African

Last inspected: Dec 21, 2024

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Dec 21, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to five violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Native Restaurant and Lounge's latest score of 64 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 21, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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

02B

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

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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

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

10G

Sep 22, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 10 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

04L

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

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

06D

02G

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

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

08A

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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 Native Restaurant and Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Native Restaurant and Lounge on file is from Dec 21, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Native Restaurant and Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Native Restaurant and Lounge.

How does Native Restaurant and Lounge compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Native Restaurant and Lounge most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Native Restaurant and Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Native Restaurant and Lounge have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Native Restaurant and Lounge means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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