American · 245 DeKalb Avenue · Brooklyn 11205
A Grade A posted 2025-10-29 (score 5)
2025-10-29 · Cycle Inspection / Initial 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. | — |
2025-08-15 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 23 B
| 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 |
| 04K | Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 04L | Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | 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. | — |
2025-01-10 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 21
| 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 |
| 04L | Evidence of mice or live mice 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. | — |
2023-07-06 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A
| Code | Description | 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 |
| 09E | Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink. | — |
Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 2 inspections: 2025-08-15, 2025-01-10
Inspectors recorded evidence of rats on 1 inspection: 2025-08-15
GRADE A
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3 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food, Dishwashing/Utensils, Letter Grading) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
245 DeKalb Avenue