New Red Lantern
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
61
Score
New Red Lantern has been inspected six times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
New Red Lantern's latest score of 61 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
61
Mar 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Dec 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
82
Dec 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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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47
Aug 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
74
Jan 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
05C
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Red Lantern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Red Lantern on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Red Lantern?
Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at New Red Lantern.
How does New Red Lantern compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?
New Red Lantern most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.
Has New Red Lantern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Red Lantern have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at New Red Lantern 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 New Red Lantern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Red Lantern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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