The Charleston

American · 174 Bedford Avenue · Brooklyn 11249

A Grade A posted 2026-08-03 (score 13)

Inspection history

2026-08-03 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 A

Code	Description	Critical
04H	Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.	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

2026-01-17 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 28

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.	—
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.	—
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.	—

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2026-01-17

Inspectors recorded evidence of rats on 1 inspection: 2026-01-17

No housing grade for this lot (not a graded residential building).

174 Bedford Avenue