Nightshade

451 Meeker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

American

Last inspected: Sep 28, 2024

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Nightshade three times, with records going back to 2021. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 28, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to six.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Nightshade trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 28, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

04K

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

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

Dec 9, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

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

06D

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Nov 18, 2021

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial 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

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.

04N

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nightshade last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nightshade on file is from Sep 28, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Nightshade compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Nightshade most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Nightshade's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Nightshade have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nightshade 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 Nightshade inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nightshade is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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