American · 55 Water Street · Brooklyn 11201
A Grade A posted 2026-03-30 (score 10)
2026-03-30 · 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 |
2024-11-06 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 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 |
| 06E | Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. | 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. | — |
2024-11-06 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 20-06 | Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted | — |
2023-06-05 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 5 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 06F | Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. | Critical |
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, 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, Time Out Market (New York) LLC, Walk Up Bar -Time Out Bar, Wayla.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
55 Water Street