Roka Modern Mediterranean

349 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Roka Modern Mediterranean, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 4, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

“Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

04L

Oct 14, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

May 7, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

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

Dec 14, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 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

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

06E

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Roka Modern Mediterranean last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Roka Modern Mediterranean on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Roka Modern Mediterranean?

Across the inspection record, “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Roka Modern Mediterranean.

How does Roka Modern Mediterranean compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Roka Modern Mediterranean most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Roka Modern Mediterranean's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Roka Modern Mediterranean have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Roka Modern Mediterranean 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 Roka Modern Mediterranean inspected?

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

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