Noribar

5401 13 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Jewish / Kosher
Last inspected: May 5, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Across the available record, Noribar has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from May 5, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Noribar on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
61
Sep 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
55
Mar 8, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
78
Feb 14, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Noribar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Noribar on file is from May 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Noribar?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Noribar.

How does Noribar compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Noribar's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Noribar 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 Noribar inspected?

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