Phobar

80 6 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Phobar four times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Phobar on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
61
Nov 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
78
Aug 29, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / 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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
74
Jul 20, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
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
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
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Phobar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Phobar on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Phobar?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Phobar.

How does Phobar compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Phobar's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Phobar 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 Phobar inspected?

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