Italian · 55 Water Street · Brooklyn 11201
A Grade A posted 2024-10-17. The most recent inspection (2026-05-06) scored 30 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.
2026-05-06 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 30
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02B | Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | Critical |
| 04L | Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 06F | Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
| 10G | Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. | — |
2024-10-17 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 8 A
| Code | Description | 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 |
| 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. | — |
2023-05-24 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 4 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 09C | Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained. | — |
| 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: 2026-05-06
No housing grade for this lot (not a graded residential building).
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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, Dumbo House, Ess -A- Bagel, 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