The Continental

75 Rutledge Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Jewish / Kosher
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, The Continental has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The pattern that stands out is food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned, which has been cited one time.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; The Continental is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
82
Nov 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
May 23, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Continental last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Continental on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Continental?

Across the inspection record, food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned has been cited one time, more than any other issue at The Continental.

How does The Continental compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

The Continental most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has The Continental's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at The Continental 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 The Continental 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 Continental inspected?

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