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John's Deli

Italian · 8308 13 Avenue · Brooklyn 11228

B Grade B posted 2025-11-05 (score 25)

Inspection history

2026-05-18 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
20-07Letter grade or Grade Pending card removed, destroyed, modified, obscured, or otherwise tampered with—

2025-11-05 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 25 B

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Critical
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.—

2025-04-04 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 35

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
02GCold 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
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
10FNon-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.—

2024-11-22 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 55 C

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
02CHot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.Critical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Critical
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.—
10BAnti-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.—
10FNon-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.—

2024-11-22 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information—

2023-12-07 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 56

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
02GCold 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
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
05DNo 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
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
09BThawing procedure improper.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 2 inspections: 2025-04-04, 2024-11-22

Inspectors recorded evidence of rats on 1 inspection: 2023-12-07

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GRADE B

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8308 13 Avenue

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