Two Hands

262 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Australian
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Two Hands, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 25, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Two Hands trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
70
Oct 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
May 11, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
82
Oct 7, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
95
Jun 10, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20A
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Two Hands last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Two Hands on file is from Apr 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Two Hands?

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

How does Two Hands compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Two Hands' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Two Hands have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Two Hands 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 Two Hands inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Two Hands is inspected around two times per year on average.