Brooklyn, NY — Amituofo Vegan Cuisine, located at 19 Bogart Street in Bushwick, received a score of 30 points during a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inspection conducted on March 23, 2026, placing the restaurant in the Grade C category. The data was released publicly by DOHMH on March 26, 2026. Inspectors cited one critical violation and one non-critical violation during the visit.

What Inspectors Found

The critical violation documented during the inspection involved food protection standards. Under violation code 06C, inspectors found that food, supplies, or equipment were not adequately protected from potential sources of contamination. Specifically, condiments were not stored in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor, a practice that can expose food items to cross-contamination between customers.

This type of violation applies to the handling and display of condiments at the point of service. When condiments are accessible in shared, reusable containers without proper dispensing controls, there is a risk that items may come into contact with contaminants introduced by multiple users. Single-service containers or vendor-controlled dispensing are standard practices used to mitigate this risk.

The second violation cited was non-critical, falling under code 10B. Inspectors noted a deficiency related to liquid waste disposal — specifically, condensation or liquid waste was not being properly managed. This category of violation can involve issues with drainage equipment, anti-siphonage devices, or the handling of waste liquids in kitchen and prep areas. While classified as non-critical, these conditions can contribute to unsanitary environments if left unaddressed.

The restaurant was not closed as a result of this inspection. The violations were cited and the establishment remained open.

Food Safety Context

New York City's restaurant inspection program is governed by NYC Health Code Article 81, which sets standards for food handling, storage, preparation, temperature control, and facility cleanliness. The city's inspection scoring system is modeled in part on the FDA Food Code, a set of federal guidelines that inform state and local food safety regulations across the country.

Under Article 81 and related regulations, food must be protected from contamination at all stages — including storage, preparation, display, and service. The requirement that condiments be dispensed in a way that prevents contamination is a standard component of these rules, particularly in dining environments where items may be accessed by multiple patrons.

Inspections are unannounced and conducted by trained DOHMH sanitarians. Scores reflect conditions observed on the day of the visit and are used to determine a letter grade that must be publicly posted at the restaurant's entrance.

Inspection History

According to DOHMH records, no prior inspection history is available for Amituofo Vegan Cuisine. This appears to be the first recorded inspection on file for this location. The absence of prior inspections may reflect that the establishment is relatively new or that previous records have not yet been published in the public dataset.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on their inspection scores. The grading scale is as follows:

  • A: 0–13 points — the fewest violations, indicating strong compliance
  • B: 14–27 points — some violations identified, with a follow-up inspection required
  • C: 28 or more points — the highest violation count, indicating significant deficiencies

A restaurant that receives a B or C score on an initial inspection is re-inspected within approximately one month. If the score improves, the restaurant may post the better grade. Establishments may also choose to post a "Grade Pending" card while awaiting a re-inspection result.

Amituofo Vegan Cuisine's score of 30 places it in the Grade C range. A follow-up inspection can be expected in the coming weeks, at which point the establishment will have the opportunity to demonstrate corrective action.

More About This Restaurant

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