African · 453 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11207
Trust Score
pest history on record, overdue for inspection
#2 of 28 african restaurants in Brooklyn
Pest history: Mouse droppings found (Jan 2025) · Mice droppings found (Jan 2025) · Pest control inadequate (Jul 2023) · Roaches found (Jul 2023)
Grade changed from P to A (May 2025)
Other issues (2)
Top tier — cleaner than 93% of peers. Improved from 5 to 2 pts over 21 months
Other (2)
Food safety (14)
Required health department permit not displayed
Required health department permit not displayed
Prepared food missing required date or ingredient labels
Prepared food missing required date or ingredient labels
Evidence of mice in food preparation areas
Evidence of mice in food preparation areas
Evidence of mice in kitchen or storage areas
Evidence of mice in kitchen or storage areas
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
Other (6)
A
Aug 23
P
Jan 25
A
May 25
Lower score = fewer violations = better
Food safety (14)
Required health department permit not displayed
Required health department permit not displayed
Prepared food missing required date or ingredient labels
Prepared food missing required date or ingredient labels
Evidence of mice in food preparation areas
Evidence of mice in food preparation areas
Evidence of mice in kitchen or storage areas
Evidence of mice in kitchen or storage areas
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
Other (6)
Other (4)
Food safety (8)
Staff member missing required food safety training
Staff member missing required food safety training
No evidence of regular pest control measures
No evidence of regular pest control measures
Live cockroaches in food preparation areas
Live cockroaches in food preparation areas
Food not cooked to required internal temperature
Food not cooked to required internal temperature
Other (8)