American · 197 Adelphi Street · Brooklyn 11205
A Grade A posted 2025-05-23 (score 10)
2025-05-23 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 10 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04H | Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. | 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. | — |
2024-03-06 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 06D | Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. | Critical |
| 06F | Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. | 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. | — |
2023-01-14 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 52
| 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 |
| 04K | Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 04L | Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 06A | Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed. | Critical |
| 06D | Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. | 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. | — |
Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2023-01-14
Inspectors recorded evidence of rats on 1 inspection: 2023-01-14
GRADE B
1 open HPD violations — 0 class C
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1 food-poisoning report to 311 at this address in the last three years (1 with three or more people sick), shared by 2 restaurants
6 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage, Handwashing, Letter Grading), shared by 2 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Other restaurants at this address: Peckish.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
197 Adelphi Street