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446 Mother Gaston Boulevard, New York City, NY 11212

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Address: 446 Mother Gaston Boulevard, New York City, NY 11212
Borough: Brooklyn
Cuisine (as listed): Soul Food
Most recent grade: Grade C issued Apr 11, 2026 (later inspections in the data have not produced a new grade yet)
Latest inspection: Jul 27, 2026 (Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection)
Records shown: 4 inspections, Dec 13, 2025 to Jul 27, 2026

Across these 4 inspection records, the health department cited 20 violations, of which 11 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 29 points. Among 96 graded restaurants in ZIP 11212, the median score behind the latest grade is 12 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

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Inspection history

Jul 27, 2026 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

May 3, 2026 Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

Score: 21Violations were cited in the following area(s).

02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
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.

Apr 11, 2026 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

Score: 29Grade: Grade CViolations were cited in the following area(s).

04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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.
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.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Dec 13, 2025 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Score: 51Violations were cited in the following area(s).

04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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.
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.
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.
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.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

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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.