American · 85 Jay Street · Brooklyn 11201
A Grade A posted 2025-06-05. The most recent inspection (2026-09-19) scored 26 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.
2026-09-19 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 26
| 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 |
| 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. | — |
2025-06-05 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 8 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | — |
2024-01-03 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 11 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 06E | Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. | Critical |
| 10G | Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. | — |
GRADE A
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1 food-poisoning report to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick), shared by 4 restaurants
8 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Pet/Animal, Food Temperature, Rodents/Insects/Garbage), shared by 4 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Other restaurants at this address: Lazy Sundaes, Naya, Tous LES Jours.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
85 Jay Street