Red Bowl

8518 3 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Chinese
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2024
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Red Bowl appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. On Dec 4, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
74
Jun 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
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
70
Jun 17, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º f to 70º f or less within 2 hours, and from 70º f to 41º f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Bowl last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Bowl on file is from Dec 4, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red Bowl?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Red Bowl.

How does Red Bowl compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Red Bowl most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Red Bowl's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Red Bowl have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Red Bowl 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 Red Bowl inspected?

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