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Monday, November 24, 2025

Address
236 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD
Brooklyn, NY 11221
Cuisine
American
Inspection Type
Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
6 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

• MAJOR 15-42

NYC Health Code Violation 15-42

Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of Smoke-Free Air Act ("SFAA") prohibitions

⚠️ Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 15-42 violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

⚠ CRITICAL 09E

NYC Health Code Violation 09E

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 09E to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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