Ricepot Thai Cookhouse

1972 86 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Thai

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Ricepot Thai Cookhouse has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 8, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Ricepot Thai Cookhouse squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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

04K

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

08A

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

Jan 11, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 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

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

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

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

08A

Jul 6, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

10F

May 3, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ricepot Thai Cookhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ricepot Thai Cookhouse on file is from Jan 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ricepot Thai Cookhouse?

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 Ricepot Thai Cookhouse.

How does Ricepot Thai Cookhouse compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Ricepot Thai Cookhouse most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Ricepot Thai Cookhouse's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ricepot Thai Cookhouse 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 Ricepot Thai Cookhouse inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ricepot Thai Cookhouse is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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