The New Nature's Grill

283 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

American

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at The New Nature's Grill stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 4, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to four violations previously.

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so The New Nature's Grill is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Dec 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

02B

Tcs food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °f or below within 4 hours.

02I

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

Aug 1, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

May 21, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

04N

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The New Nature's Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The New Nature's Grill on file is from Feb 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The New Nature's Grill?

Across the inspection record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The New Nature's Grill.

How does The New Nature's Grill compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

The New Nature's Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has The New Nature's Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The New Nature's Grill have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The New Nature's Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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