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Brooklyn Hero Shop: health inspection history

270 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York City, NY 11205

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Address: 270 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York City, NY 11205
Borough: Brooklyn
Cuisine (as listed): Sandwiches/Salads/Mixed Buffet
Most recent grade: Grade Pending issued Aug 24, 2026
Latest inspection: Aug 24, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection)
Records shown: 7 inspections, May 23, 2024 to Aug 24, 2026

Across these 7 inspection records, the health department cited 33 violations, of which 22 were flagged critical.

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Inspection history

Aug 24, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 22Grade: Grade PendingViolations were cited in the following area(s).

02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
06FCritical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
03ACritical Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.

Jul 16, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 77Violations were cited in the following area(s).

05FCritical Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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.
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.
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 5, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 16Grade: Grade BViolations were cited in the following area(s).

08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
06ACritical 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.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Feb 20, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 43Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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.
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.
08CNot critical Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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.
10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Feb 20, 2025 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).

20-06Not critical Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

Jul 8, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 48Grade: Grade CViolations were cited in the following area(s).

02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
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.
04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04MCritical Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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.

May 23, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 56Violations were cited in the following area(s).

06ECritical Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
04MCritical Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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.

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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.