R&D FOODS in Prospect Heights
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 14, 2025
📍 602 VANDERBILT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11238 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
R&D Foods in Prospect Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 13. The restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2022, though it has maintained Grade A on its last 2 inspections across 6 total inspections on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
R&D FOODS in Prospect Heights: Emergency Closures (2)
R&D FOODS in Prospect Heights: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Jan 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper...
GRADE P
Jan 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 9
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.
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 47
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 f...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 47
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 dispensed directly by the vendor.
Filth flies or food/re...
GRADE A
Nov 19, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Apr 14, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly ...
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R&D FOODS in Prospect Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was R&D FOODS last inspected?
- R&D FOODS was last inspected on January 14, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is R&D FOODS's current health grade?
- R&D FOODS currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has R&D FOODS been closed by NYC Health?
- R&D FOODS 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 R&D FOODS had?
- R&D FOODS has 6 health inspections on record from April 2022 through January 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at R&D FOODS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at R&D FOODS was 47 points on January 16, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.