American · 139 Flatbush Avenue · Brooklyn 11217
A Grade A posted 2026-09-02 (score 9)
2026-09-02 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 9 A
| Code | Description | 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. | — |
2026-09-02 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 20-04 | “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted. | — |
| 20-08 | Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information | — |
2025-03-11 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 2 A
| Code | Description | 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. | — |
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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, Cold Stone Creamery, McDonald's, Starbucks Coffee, Subway, Wetzel's Pretzels, Wetzel's Pretzels, Wetzel's Pretzels Kiosk.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
139 Flatbush Avenue