FOOTPRINTS in Bedford Stuyvesant (West)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 11, 2026
📍 588 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11216 ·
🍽️ Caribbean
Overview
Footprints, a Caribbean restaurant in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 7 points. Across 5 inspections since 2021, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
FOOTPRINTS in Bedford Stuyvesant (West): Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
May 11, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Thawing procedure improper.
GRADE A
Aug 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Violations:
02H
Jul 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized ...
GRADE A
Jul 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenanc...
Dec 3, 2021
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Violations:
20A
Dec 3, 2021
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 2
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Violations:
10F
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FOOTPRINTS in Bedford Stuyvesant (West): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was FOOTPRINTS last inspected?
- FOOTPRINTS was last inspected on May 11, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is FOOTPRINTS's current health grade?
- FOOTPRINTS currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has FOOTPRINTS had?
- FOOTPRINTS has 6 health inspections on record from December 2021 through May 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at FOOTPRINTS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at FOOTPRINTS was 30 points on July 25, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has FOOTPRINTS ever received a Grade C?
- No. FOOTPRINTS has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.