Tamaqua

84 Ebony Court, Brooklyn, NY 11229
Bottled Beverages
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Tamaqua four times, with records going back to 2022. Tamaqua was last inspected on Feb 20, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Tamaqua trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
67
Apr 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
55
Apr 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
74
Mar 22, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tamaqua last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tamaqua on file is from Feb 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tamaqua?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tamaqua.

How does Tamaqua compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Tamaqua most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Tamaqua's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tamaqua 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 Tamaqua inspected?

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