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A-Pou's Taste: health inspection history
963 Grand Street, New York City, NY 11211
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- Address
- 963 Grand Street, New York City, NY 11211
- Borough
- Brooklyn
- Cuisine (as listed)
- Asian/Asian Fusion
- Most recent grade
- Grade C issued Jan 12, 2026 (later inspections in the data have not produced a new grade yet)
- Latest inspection
- Sep 15, 2026 (Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection)
- Records shown
- 8 inspections, May 22, 2024 to Sep 15, 2026
Across these 8 inspection records, the health department cited 43 violations, of which 28 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 38 points. Among 372 graded restaurants in ZIP 11211, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.
Inspection history
Sep 15, 2026 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Score: not recordedNo violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
No violations listed in this record.
May 26, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 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.
- 06FCritical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 02GCritical Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Jan 12, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 38Grade: Grade CViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 09CNot critical Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 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.
- 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 04HCritical Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 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.
- 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.
- 06FCritical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Oct 30, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 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.
- 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 02GCritical Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- 09CNot critical Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 06FCritical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Aug 6, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 40Grade: Grade CViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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.
- 02GCritical Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- 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.
Jun 16, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 45Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 09ENot critical Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Jan 15, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 28Grade: Grade CViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 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.
- 06BCritical Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
- 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.
- 09BNot critical Thawing procedure improper.
- 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
May 22, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 49Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 09ENot critical Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 02GCritical Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.