Red Rover

928 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at Red Rover, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 12, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at three versus four before.

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Red Rover trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Aug 12, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
May 14, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 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
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Rover last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Rover on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red Rover?

Across the inspection record, wiping cloths not stored clean and dry has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Red Rover.

How does Red Rover compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Red Rover most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Red Rover's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Red Rover have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Red Rover 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 Rover inspected?

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