The Common

548 4 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
American
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

During an inspection on February 12, 2026, The Common in Brooklyn, NY, received a moderate risk designation with a score of 64. The report identified three critical violations regarding temperature control for food items, the absence of a food protection certificate, and the use of bare hands when handling ready-to-eat food. Prior to this visit, the facility’s record of four inspections consisted primarily of low-risk findings.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
64
Nov 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Haccp plan not approved or approved haccp plan not maintained on premises.
06G
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Equipment used for rop not approved by the department
28-04
67
Jul 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Jul 24, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
82