African · 706 Rogers Avenue · Brooklyn 11226
B Grade B posted 2026-01-20. The most recent inspection (2026-10-03) scored 0 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.
2026-10-03 · Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection. · score 0
2026-06-19 · Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection. · score 0
2026-05-23 · Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection. · score 0
2026-01-20 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 26 B
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04A | Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. | 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 |
| 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. | — |
2025-12-06 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 51
| 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 |
| 04L | Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 06E | Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
2025-12-06 · 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. | — |
Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 2 inspections: 2026-01-20, 2025-12-06
Inspectors recorded evidence of rats on 1 inspection: 2026-01-20
GRADE B
14 open HPD violations — 1 class C
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1 food-poisoning report to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick), shared by 3 restaurants
2 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Food Temperature, Odor), shared by 3 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Other restaurants at this address: The Roger's Garden, The Rum Shop.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
706 Rogers Avenue