TASTE OF THE CITY LOUNGE in Crown Heights (South)
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Oct 3, 2024
📍 903 FRANKLIN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11225 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Taste of the City Lounge in Crown Heights holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 26 points from its most recent inspection. Across 9 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received 1 Grade A and 1 Grade B, with no emergency closures on record.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
TASTE OF THE CITY LOUNGE in Crown Heights (South): Full Inspection History (9 records)
Oct 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 60
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.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, i...
GRADE B
Feb 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
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.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 2...
Feb 23, 2024
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Re-inspection
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
Violations:
15-21
Mar 15, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
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.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cle...
Mar 15, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE A
Aug 18, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Thawing procedure improper.
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.
Aug 4, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
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...
Aug 4, 2022
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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TASTE OF THE CITY LOUNGE in Crown Heights (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TASTE OF THE CITY LOUNGE last inspected?
- TASTE OF THE CITY LOUNGE was last inspected on October 3, 2024 (Grade B). The inspection score was 60 points.
- What is TASTE OF THE CITY LOUNGE's current health grade?
- TASTE OF THE CITY LOUNGE currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has TASTE OF THE CITY LOUNGE had?
- TASTE OF THE CITY LOUNGE has 9 health inspections on record from August 2022 through October 2024. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at TASTE OF THE CITY LOUNGE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TASTE OF THE CITY LOUNGE was 60 points on October 3, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has TASTE OF THE CITY LOUNGE ever received a Grade C?
- No. TASTE OF THE CITY LOUNGE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.