ALI'S ROTI SHOP in Crown Heights (South)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jan 7, 2025
📍 337 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ·
🍽️ Caribbean
Overview
Ali's Roti Shop in Crown Heights has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z (score 17) and has received 1 Grade B and 1 Grade C across 10 inspections over the past three years.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
ALI'S ROTI SHOP in Crown Heights (South): Emergency Closures (2)
ALI'S ROTI SHOP in Crown Heights (South): Full Inspection History (10 records)
GRADE Z
Jan 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 17
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperl...
Dec 7, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Thawing procedure improper.
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food Pro...
Dec 7, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not coll...
GRADE C
Aug 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
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.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 58
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 58
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not pos...
Aug 21, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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 di...
Jun 10, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by mana...
GRADE B
Feb 6, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 15
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervi...
Dec 27, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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 ...
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ALI'S ROTI SHOP in Crown Heights (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ALI'S ROTI SHOP last inspected?
- ALI'S ROTI SHOP was last inspected on January 7, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 17 points.
- What is ALI'S ROTI SHOP's current health grade?
- ALI'S ROTI SHOP currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has ALI'S ROTI SHOP been closed by NYC Health?
- ALI'S ROTI SHOP has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has ALI'S ROTI SHOP had?
- ALI'S ROTI SHOP has 10 health inspections on record from December 2022 through January 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at ALI'S ROTI SHOP?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ALI'S ROTI SHOP was 58 points on August 21, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.