American · 139 Flatbush Avenue · Brooklyn 11217
A Grade A posted 2026-09-23 (score 12)
2026-09-23 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02B | Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | 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 |
2024-05-09 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 12
| 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 |
| 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. | — |
2024-03-12 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 17
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04A | Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. | 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 |
| 10E | Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment | — |
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7 food-poisoning reports to 311 at this address in the last three years (3 with three or more people sick), shared by 9 restaurants
8 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Food Contains Foreign Object, Food Contaminated, Toilet Facility), shared by 9 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Other restaurants at this address: Applebees Neighborhood Grill and Bar, Chuck E. Cheese, Cold Stone Creamery, McDonald's, Starbucks Coffee, Subway, Wetzel's Pretzels, Wetzel's Pretzels.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
139 Flatbush Avenue