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Next Stop Vegan

88 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Next Stop Vegan has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 17, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to six violations previously.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, showing up three times.

Next Stop Vegan's latest score is in line with the Brooklyn average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
74
Apr 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
67
Nov 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
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
41
Jul 24, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
28-05
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Next Stop Vegan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Next Stop Vegan on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Next Stop Vegan?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Next Stop Vegan.

How does Next Stop Vegan compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Next Stop Vegan most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Next Stop Vegan's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Next Stop Vegan have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Next Stop Vegan 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 Next Stop Vegan inspected?

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

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