THE BLACK FLAMINGO in Carroll Gardens Cobble Hill Gowanus Red Hook
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 9, 2024
📍 281 VAN BRUNT STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11231 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
The Black Flamingo in Red Hook holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 8 points. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the coffee shop has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
THE BLACK FLAMINGO in Carroll Gardens Cobble Hill Gowanus Red Hook: Full Inspection History (5 records)
Dec 9, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where requi...
GRADE A
Dec 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
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.
Violations:
10B
GRADE A
Feb 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-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
Jan 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessib...
GRADE A
Oct 26, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
THE BLACK FLAMINGO in Carroll Gardens Cobble Hill Gowanus Red Hook: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE BLACK FLAMINGO last inspected?
- THE BLACK FLAMINGO was last inspected on December 9, 2024 (Grade A).
- What is THE BLACK FLAMINGO's current health grade?
- THE BLACK FLAMINGO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE BLACK FLAMINGO had?
- THE BLACK FLAMINGO has 5 health inspections on record from October 2022 through December 2024. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE BLACK FLAMINGO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE BLACK FLAMINGO was 20 points on January 11, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE BLACK FLAMINGO ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE BLACK FLAMINGO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.