American · 211 Kings Highway · Brooklyn 11223
A Grade A posted 2024-05-09. The most recent inspection (2025-11-18) scored 45 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.
2025-11-18 · Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 15-01 | Smoking or electronic cigarette use allowed in prohibited area | — |
| 15-21 | Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale | — |
| 15-32 | Warning sign re dangers of hookah smoking not posted at or on each public entryway to Non-Tobacco Hookah Establishment (NTHE) patron | — |
| 15-33 | Warning sign re dangers of hookah smoking not posted in each room or area of Non-Tobacco Hookah Establishment (NTHE) where smoking is allowed | — |
| 15-42 | Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of Smoke-Free Air Act ("SFAA") prohibitions | — |
2025-11-18 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 45
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 06A | Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry 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 |
| 08C | Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. | — |
| 10A | Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door. | — |
| 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. | — |
| 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. | — |
2024-05-09 · Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
2024-05-09 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 10 A
| Code | Description | 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 |
2024-05-09 · Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 16-06 | Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided | — |
GRADE B
15 open HPD violations — 5 class C
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1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Food Temperature) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
211 Kings Highway