ECOWAS KITCHEN (AMALA JUNCTION) in Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a reported health inspection grade of A issued on , according to NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Grade for this visit
Grade A
Inspection type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violation points
11
Grade date
Recorded citations
3
Marked critical
2
Reported action Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Recorded violations
04MCritical
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04NCritical
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 flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
08ANot Critical
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
NYC’s active-permit dataset publishes a limited history, generally up to three years before the most recent inspection.
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspectionGrade C
Inspection date
Grade for this visit
Grade C
Inspection type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violation points
35
Grade date
Recorded citations
6
Marked critical
4
Reported action Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Recorded violations
02BCritical
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
04ACritical
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
06ECritical
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06FCritical
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
08CNot Critical
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
10BNot Critical
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.
Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionUngraded
Inspection date
Grade for this visit
Unavailable
Inspection type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violation points
56
Recorded citations
9
Marked critical
6
Reported action Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Recorded violations
02BCritical
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
02HCritical
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
04ACritical
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04LCritical
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
05DCritical
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
06CCritical
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.
08ANot Critical
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08CNot Critical
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
10DNot Critical
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspectionGrade A
Inspection date
Grade for this visit
Grade A
Inspection type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violation points
13
Grade date
Recorded citations
4
Marked critical
1
Reported action Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Recorded violations
04LCritical
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
08ANot Critical
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08CNot Critical
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
10FNot Critical
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.
Local context · New York City
How results compare in ZIP 11208
84 of 94 establishments with a reported letter grade in this ZIP are graded A.
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