New American · 358 Marcus Garvey Boulevard · Brooklyn 11221
A Grade A posted 2025-11-08. The most recent inspection (2026-06-10) scored 7 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.
Reopened by DOHMH on 2026-06-10.
2026-06-10 · Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection · Establishment re-opened by DOHMH. · score 7
| Code | Description | 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 | — |
2026-05-29 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed. · score 110
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04L | Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 05C | Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food. | Critical |
| 05D | No 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 |
| 05F | Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures | Critical |
| 06A | Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed. | Critical |
| 06C | Food, 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 |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
2026-05-29 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 28-01 | Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition. | — |
2025-11-08 · Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 15-39 | Ashtray present in smoke-free area. | — |
| 15-42 | Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of Smoke-Free Air Act ("SFAA") prohibitions | — |
2025-11-08 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 5 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 10G | Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. | — |
2025-10-25 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 27
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04N | Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. | Critical |
| 06C | Food, 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 |
| 06D | Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
| 10G | Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. | — |
2024-09-25 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 27 B
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04A | Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. | Critical |
| 04N | Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
| 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. | — |
2024-04-19 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 32
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 04K | Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2026-05-29
Inspectors recorded evidence of rats on 1 inspection: 2024-04-19
GRADE F
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17 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Food Preparation Location, No Permit or License, Rodents/Insects/Garbage), shared by 2 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Other restaurants at this address: Frog Wine Bar.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
358 Marcus Garvey Boulevard