DEPT. OF CULTURE in Bedford Stuyvesant (West)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 21, 2025
📍 327 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11216 ·
🍽️ African
Overview
Dept. of Culture in Bed-Stuy holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. The African restaurant has 2 inspections on record, both resulting in Grade A, with no emergency closures.
2
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
DEPT. OF CULTURE in Bedford Stuyvesant (West): Full Inspection History (2 records)
Nov 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 64
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Personal cle...
GRADE A
Feb 29, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 dispense...
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DEPT. OF CULTURE in Bedford Stuyvesant (West): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DEPT. OF CULTURE last inspected?
- DEPT. OF CULTURE was last inspected on November 21, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 64 points.
- What is DEPT. OF CULTURE's current health grade?
- DEPT. OF CULTURE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has DEPT. OF CULTURE had?
- DEPT. OF CULTURE has 2 health inspections on record from February 2024 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at DEPT. OF CULTURE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DEPT. OF CULTURE was 64 points on November 21, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has DEPT. OF CULTURE ever received a Grade C?
- No. DEPT. OF CULTURE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.