Brooklyn, NY — Lore, an Indian restaurant located at 441 7th Avenue in Park Slope, received a score of 32 during a health inspection conducted on March 11, 2026, according to data released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 13. The inspection resulted in a critical violation related to food safety management certification.

What Inspectors Found

The inspection documented one critical violation at the establishment. Inspectors cited the restaurant under code 04A for failing to maintain a Food Protection Certificate holder in a supervisory role. Under NYC Health Code Article 81, every food service establishment must have at least one manager or supervisor who has completed an approved food protection course and holds a valid certificate.

The Food Protection Certificate requirement ensures that at least one qualified individual on-site understands safe food handling practices, temperature control protocols, cross-contamination prevention, and other critical food safety principles. The certificate holder is responsible for overseeing food operations and ensuring staff compliance with health regulations.

The violation indicates that at the time of inspection, no certified food protection manager or supervisor was present or employed at the establishment, or the required documentation could not be produced for inspectors.

Food Safety Context

The Food Protection Certificate requirement exists under NYC Health Code Article 81.26, which mandates that food service establishments employ at least one certified food protection manager. This regulation aligns with the FDA Food Code recommendations that at least one supervisory employee hold certification in food safety from an accredited program.

Approved certification programs include ServSafe, the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals, and other ANSI-accredited courses. Certificates remain valid for five years from the date of issuance. Establishments must maintain current certification documentation on-site and make it available for inspection.

The absence of certified supervision represents a significant compliance gap in food safety management. While the violation itself does not indicate specific food handling problems, it means the establishment lacked required oversight to prevent potential food safety issues.

Inspection History

This represents a decline in the restaurant's compliance record. Previous inspections show:

  • May 16, 2024: Score 20 (Grade B)
  • July 27, 2023: Score 28

The establishment's score increased from 20 points to 32 points between the 2024 and 2026 inspections, moving from Grade B to Grade C territory. The March 2026 inspection marks the highest point total in the available inspection history for this location.

Under the NYC letter grading system, establishments receive unannounced inspections at least once annually. Points are assessed based on violations found, with critical violations carrying higher point values than general violations. The total point score determines the grade card the restaurant must display.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City restaurants receive letter grades based on inspection point totals:

  • Grade A: 0-13 points
  • Grade B: 14-27 points
  • Grade C: 28 points or more

Establishments scoring 28 or more points may face additional regulatory requirements, including mandatory re-inspection. The restaurant has the right to request a hearing before the DOHMH's administrative tribunal to contest violations or request a grade adjustment.

Following this inspection, Lore received a "Violations were cited in the following area(s)" designation, meaning the establishment remained open but must address the documented violation. The restaurant will receive a follow-up inspection to verify correction of the cited issue.

Public Health Resources

Consumers can access complete inspection records for all NYC food service establishments through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database at nyc.gov/health. The database provides violation details, inspection dates, and current grade information for restaurants citywide.

Questions about food safety or specific inspection results can be directed to 311 or the DOHMH Division of Food Safety and Community Sanitation. The department encourages public participation in food safety oversight through its complaint reporting system, which allows residents to report potential health code violations at food service establishments.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Lore including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.