Rhodora

197 Adelphi Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205

American

Last inspected: May 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Rhodora, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on May 23, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up three times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 23, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

Mar 6, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

10F

Jan 14, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 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

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rhodora last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rhodora on file is from May 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rhodora?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rhodora.

How does Rhodora compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Rhodora's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rhodora have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Rhodora inspected?

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

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