Pencil Factory

142 Franklin Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222
American
Last inspected: Jun 20, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for Pencil Factory. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 20, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Pencil Factory is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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
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
82
Dec 15, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pencil Factory last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pencil Factory on file is from Jun 20, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pencil Factory?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pencil Factory.

How does Pencil Factory compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Pencil Factory most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Pencil Factory's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pencil Factory have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pencil Factory means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.