The Franklin

448 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238
American
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2024
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records currently show only two inspections for The Franklin. The most recent visit was on Jun 26, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which The Franklin's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
70
Mar 6, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
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
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.
15-27
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Franklin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Franklin on file is from Jun 26, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Franklin?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Franklin.

How does The Franklin compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

The Franklin most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has The Franklin's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Franklin have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Franklin means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.