Shashemene Int'l Restaurant

195 East 56 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 18, 2024
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Shashemene Int'l Restaurant three times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 18, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Shashemene Int'l Restaurant on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
90
Mar 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
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
67
Mar 9, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer or thermocouple not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
04J
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shashemene Int'l Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shashemene Int'l Restaurant on file is from Oct 18, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shashemene Int'l Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Shashemene Int'l Restaurant.

How does Shashemene Int'l Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Shashemene Int'l Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Shashemene Int'l Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Shashemene Int'l Restaurant have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shashemene Int'l Restaurant 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 Shashemene Int'l Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shashemene Int'l Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.