Traif

229 South 4 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

American

Last inspected: Oct 20, 2024

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Traif appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 20, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Traif on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

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

10E

May 18, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

May 20, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food worker does not use proper utensil to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Traif last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Traif on file is from Oct 20, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Traif?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Traif.

How does Traif compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Traif most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Traif's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Traif have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Traif means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Traif inspected?

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

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