KARAM RESTAURANT

GRADE A

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Overview

KARAM RESTAURANT in Bay Ridge received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on February 11, 2025, scoring 5 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
8519 4 AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11209
Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
4 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from contamination

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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

📋 Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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KARAM RESTAURANT — Inspection Questions

Did KARAM RESTAURANT pass their NYC health inspection on February 11, 2025?
KARAM RESTAURANT passed with an A grade on February 11, 2025 with a score of 5 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did KARAM RESTAURANT have?
KARAM RESTAURANT had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants