The Black Flamingo

281 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2024
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited The Black Flamingo four times, with records going back to 2022. The Black Flamingo was last inspected on Dec 9, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up three times.

The Black Flamingo scores about where you'd expect for a Brooklyn restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2024
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
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
19-07
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
78
Feb 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Jan 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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
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
Oct 26, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Black Flamingo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Black Flamingo on file is from Dec 9, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Black Flamingo?

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 The Black Flamingo.

How does The Black Flamingo compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

The Black Flamingo most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has The Black Flamingo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Black Flamingo have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Black Flamingo 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 The Black Flamingo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Black Flamingo is inspected around two times per year on average.