THE ORIGINAL CULPEPPER'S in Prospect Lefferts Gardens Wingate
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 9, 2025
📍 1082 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11225 ·
🍽️ Caribbean
Overview
The Original Culpepper's in Prospect Lefferts Gardens has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 2 times since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 2 points, though it has a mixed inspection history across 8 visits, including 1 Grade C result.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
THE ORIGINAL CULPEPPER'S in Prospect Lefferts Gardens Wingate: Emergency Closures (2)
THE ORIGINAL CULPEPPER'S in Prospect Lefferts Gardens Wingate: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Jan 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 2
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
Oct 28, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
GRADE C
May 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 35
Thawing procedure improper.
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 ...
GRADE P
Apr 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 5
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.
Violations:
06C
Apr 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage dispo...
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 62
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage dispo...
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 62
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.
Violations:
02G
GRADE A
Oct 13, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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...
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THE ORIGINAL CULPEPPER'S in Prospect Lefferts Gardens Wingate: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE ORIGINAL CULPEPPER'S last inspected?
- THE ORIGINAL CULPEPPER'S was last inspected on January 9, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 2 points.
- What is THE ORIGINAL CULPEPPER'S's current health grade?
- THE ORIGINAL CULPEPPER'S currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has THE ORIGINAL CULPEPPER'S been closed by NYC Health?
- THE ORIGINAL CULPEPPER'S 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 THE ORIGINAL CULPEPPER'S had?
- THE ORIGINAL CULPEPPER'S has 8 health inspections on record from October 2022 through January 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE ORIGINAL CULPEPPER'S?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE ORIGINAL CULPEPPER'S was 62 points on April 12, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.