Seafood · 3814 Church Avenue · Brooklyn 11203
C Grade C posted 2024-05-01. The most recent inspection (2025-03-05) scored 20 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.
2025-03-05 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 20
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02B | Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | Critical |
| 06D | Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. | Critical |
| 06E | Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. | Critical |
| 10F | 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. | — |
2025-03-05 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 20-06 | Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted | — |
2024-05-01 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 43 C
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02B | Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | Critical |
| 02G | 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. | Critical |
| 04L | Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 05F | Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
| 10B | 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. | — |
2024-01-08 · Trans Fat / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 16-02 | The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site. | — |
2024-01-08 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 20
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02G | 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. | Critical |
| 04L | Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 04N | 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. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
| 10F | 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. | — |
2024-01-08 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 18-11 | Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection | — |
2022-10-04 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 11 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04L | Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
2022-04-29 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 29
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02G | Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation. | Critical |
| 04A | Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations. | Critical |
| 06A | Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared. | Critical |
| 06F | Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution. | Critical |
| 10H | Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation. | — |
Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 3 inspections: 2024-05-01, 2024-01-08, 2022-10-04
GRADE B
1 open HPD violations — 0 class C
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19 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Letter Grading, Rodents/Insects/Garbage, No Permit or License) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
3814 Church Avenue