New Vegetarian Palate

603 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

New Vegetarian Palate has been inspected five times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 27, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

Across the inspection history, “design, construction, materials used or maintenance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

New Vegetarian Palate scores about where you'd expect for a Brooklyn restaurant. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

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

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

May 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

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

10G

Feb 1, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 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

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

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

02B

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

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Nov 28, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04L

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

10F

Mar 3, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

06C

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

02G

Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.

08C

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

Thawing procedures improper.

09B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Vegetarian Palate last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Vegetarian Palate on file is from Feb 27, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Vegetarian Palate?

Across the inspection record, “design, construction, materials used or maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at New Vegetarian Palate.

How does New Vegetarian Palate compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has New Vegetarian Palate's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Vegetarian Palate have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at New Vegetarian Palate 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 Vegetarian Palate inspected?

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

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