Russian · 1836 McDonald Avenue · Brooklyn 11223
A Grade A posted 2024-09-19. The most recent inspection (2026-08-14) scored 20 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.
2026-08-14 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 20
| 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 |
| 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. | — |
2024-09-19 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 10 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02B | Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | 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. | — |
2023-10-13 · Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 15-21 | Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale | — |
| 15-42 | Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of Smoke-Free Air Act ("SFAA") prohibitions | — |
2023-10-13 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 20
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04A | Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. | Critical |
| 06G | HACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained on premises. | Critical |
2023-10-13 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 28-04 | Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department | — |
No housing grade for this lot (not a graded residential building).
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4 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: No Permit or License, Toilet Facility) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
1836 McDonald Avenue