Dept. of Culture
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
41
Score
The DEPT. OF CULTURE in Brooklyn, NY, received a high-risk inspection score of 41 on November 21, 2025. The inspection identified five critical and three minor violations, including issues with temperature control, equipment drainage, and sewage disposal.
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Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
41
Feb 29, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
74
Violations — Nov 21, 2025 Inspection
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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.
06C
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.
10B
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Critical
Not Critical
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