Virtual Cravings

7404 3 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2024
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Virtual Cravings was last inspected on Sep 25, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Virtual Cravings' 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
70
Aug 14, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Virtual Cravings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Virtual Cravings on file is from Sep 25, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Virtual Cravings?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Virtual Cravings.

How does Virtual Cravings compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Virtual Cravings' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Virtual Cravings have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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