American · 33 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11217
Trust Score
pest history on record, scores declining, critical violations found
#1022 of 1,111 american restaurants in Brooklyn
Pest history: Flies found (Dec 2024) · Insects or pests present (May 2024) · Outdoor dining pests (May 2024)
4 food safety issues on latest inspection
Food safety issues (4)
Prepared food missing required date or ingredient labels
Prepared food missing required date or ingredient labels
Running water not available in required areas
Running water not available in required areas
Other issues (2)
Below average — cleaner than 8% of peers. Score went from 17 to 23 pts over 11 months
B
Food safety (4)
Prepared food missing required date or ingredient labels
Prepared food missing required date or ingredient labels
Flies in food preparation areas
Flies in food preparation areas
Other (6)
May 24
B
May 25
Lower score = fewer violations = better
Food safety (4)
Prepared food missing required date or ingredient labels
Prepared food missing required date or ingredient labels
Flies in food preparation areas
Flies in food preparation areas
Other (6)
Food safety (4)
Prepared food missing required date or ingredient labels
Prepared food missing required date or ingredient labels
General evidence of pest activity on premises
General evidence of pest activity on premises
Food safety (10)
Sign showing anti-choking procedures not posted
Sign showing anti-choking procedures not posted
Evidence of pests in outdoor dining area
Evidence of pests in outdoor dining area
Hand washing facility not accessible or properly equipped
Hand washing facility not accessible or properly equipped
Food not cooked to required internal temperature
Food not cooked to required internal temperature
Hot food below 140°F or cold food above 41°F
Hot food below 140°F or cold food above 41°F
Food safety (12)
Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Wastewater or sewage backup in food preparation areas
Wastewater or sewage backup in food preparation areas
Running water not available in required areas
Running water not available in required areas
Potable water supply cross-connected with non-potable source
Potable water supply cross-connected with non-potable source
Food not cooked to required internal temperature
Food not cooked to required internal temperature
Other (2)