American · 9 DeKalb Avenue · Brooklyn 11201
Closed by DOHMH on 2024-11-19; no reopening on record.
A last letter grade A (2023-03-20). The most recent inspection (2024-11-19) scored 94 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.
2024-11-19 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed. · score 94
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 03E | No or inadequate potable water supply. Water or ice not potable or from unapproved source. Bottled water not NY State certified. Cross connection in potable water supply system. | Critical |
| 04A | Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. | 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 |
| 05H | No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers. | Critical |
2023-03-20 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 10 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04A | Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. | Critical |
2022-06-22 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection · Establishment re-opened by DOHMH. · score 7 Grade Pending
| 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 |
2022-06-09 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 0
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04A | Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations. | Critical |
| 05D | Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided. | Critical |
| 06D | Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. | Critical |
| 10J | Hand wash sign not posted | — |
GRADE A
1 open HPD violations — 0 class C
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9 DeKalb Avenue