Liz's Book Bar

American · 315 Smith Street · Brooklyn 11231

A Grade A posted 2025-12-16 (score 13)

Inspection history

2025-12-16 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 A

Code	Description	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.	—
08C	Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.	—
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.	—

2024-06-17 · Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 13

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
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
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.	—

2024-06-17 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

Code	Description	Critical
20-01	Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required	—

Inspectors recorded evidence of rats on 1 inspection: 2025-12-16

GRADE A

315 Smith Street