Sam's Restaurant

238 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
American
Last inspected: Jun 28, 2024
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 28, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around three violations found each time.

Personal cleanliness is inadequate accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing one time across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Sam's Restaurant's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 28, 2024
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, 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
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
70
Oct 24, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sam's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sam's Restaurant on file is from Jun 28, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sam's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, personal cleanliness is inadequate has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Sam's Restaurant.

How does Sam's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Sam's Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Sam's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Sam's Restaurant have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sam's Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.