American · 550 Vanderbilt Avenue · Brooklyn 11238
A Grade A posted 2024-12-17. The most recent inspection (2025-04-17) scored 19 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.
2025-04-17 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 19
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04H | Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. | Critical |
| 04J | Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding. | Critical |
| 10E | Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment | — |
| 10G | Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. | — |
2024-12-17 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 7 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 08C | Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. | — |
| 10G | Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. | — |
2024-05-31 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 24
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04A | Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. | Critical |
| 04H | Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. | 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. | — |
| 10G | Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. | — |
2024-05-31 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 28-01 | Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition. | — |
2022-10-30 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 2 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 08C | Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. | — |
GRADE A
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3 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Letter Grading, Pet/Animal, Rodents/Insects/Garbage), shared by 3 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Other restaurants at this address: Ciao, Gloria, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
550 Vanderbilt Avenue