Natural Blend

302 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Jan 31, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Natural Blend has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 31, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

When inspectors have written things up, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Natural Blend scores about where you'd expect for a Brooklyn restaurant. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 31, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

May 9, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

02B

Nov 2, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10F

Aug 16, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

06D

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

06E

10B

Jun 9, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

06D

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.

06A

Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.

10H

Accurate thermometer not provided in refrigerated or hot holding equipment.

10E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Natural Blend last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Natural Blend on file is from Jan 31, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Natural Blend?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Natural Blend.

How does Natural Blend compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Natural Blend most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Natural Blend's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Natural Blend have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Natural Blend 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 Natural Blend inspected?

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

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