The Green Place African Cuisine and Restaurant

180 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

African

Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, The Green Place African Cuisine and Restaurant has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 8, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near three.

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The Green Place African Cuisine and Restaurant's latest score of 86 sits above the Brooklyn average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 minor violations.

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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

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.

10C

Apr 16, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

May 3, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

05D

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement

03I

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

“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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Green Place African Cuisine and Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Green Place African Cuisine and Restaurant on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Green Place African Cuisine and Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, no hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Green Place African Cuisine and Restaurant.

How does The Green Place African Cuisine and Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

The Green Place African Cuisine and Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has The Green Place African Cuisine and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at The Green Place African Cuisine and Restaurant have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Green Place African Cuisine and Restaurant 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 Green Place African Cuisine and Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Green Place African Cuisine and Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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