Velvet Room

63 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
American
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2024
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Velvet Room three times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 23, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
74
Jun 21, 2023
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / 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 14, 2023
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Velvet Room last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Velvet Room on file is from Oct 23, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Velvet Room?

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 Velvet Room.

How does Velvet Room compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Velvet Room's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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