American · 55 Water Street · Brooklyn 11201
A Grade A posted 2025-09-22 (score 2)
2025-09-22 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 2 A
| Code | Description | 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. | — |
2025-07-22 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 36
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 05D | No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device. | 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. | — |
2024-01-05 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 A
| Code | Description | 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. | — |
2022-11-22 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 22 B
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02B | Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | 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 |
| 08B | Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance. | — |
| 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. | — |
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5 food-poisoning reports to 311 at this address in the last three years (2 with three or more people sick), shared by 22 restaurants
9 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Food Temperature, Pet/Animal, Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food), shared by 22 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Other restaurants at this address: BAR56, Bark Barbecue, Clinton St. Baking Company, Ess -A- Bagel, Felice Pasta Bar, Fornino, Ivy Stark, Jacob's Pickles, Kith Treats, L'Artigiano Gelato, Lobby Bar, Mori Mori, Okiboru, Pastrami Factory, Rooftop Bar: Fifth Floor, Smashed, The Maiz Project, The Rogue Panda, Time Out Market (New York) LLC, Walk Up Bar -Time Out Bar, Wayla.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
55 Water Street