The Richardson

451 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222
New American
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, The Richardson has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 29, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Brooklyn restaurants. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
74
Jul 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 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
90
Mar 10, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Richardson last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Richardson on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Richardson?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Richardson.

How does The Richardson compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

The Richardson most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has The Richardson's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Richardson have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is The Richardson inspected?

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