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Lowerline

794 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Cajun Prospect Heights (347) 533-7110

Grade A · as of Apr 10, 2025

Lowerline was last inspected on April 10, 2025 and scored 7 points (A range). Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

April 10, 2025 · Cycle Inspection · Re-inspection

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Score: 7 points (A range)

1 critical
  • CriticalFood temperature

    Cooked food wasn’t cooled down quickly enough.

    Official wording (code 02H)

    After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.

ABJan 11, 2023: 121223/01Jun 25, 2024: 424224/06Apr 10, 2025: 7725/04
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. 42 42 points (C range)

    Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

    Scored in the C range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.

    3 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalPests

      Flies or other nuisance pests were found.

      Official wording (code 04N)

      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.

    • CriticalPests

      Mice, or signs of mice, were found.

      Official wording (code 04L)

      Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled down quickly enough.

      Official wording (code 02H)

      After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.

    • GeneralPests

      The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

      Official wording (code 08A)

      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

    • GeneralPests

      Garbage bins were not pest-proof or not kept covered and clean.

      Official wording (code 08B)

      Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

  2. A 12 points (A range)

    Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Someone was eating, drinking, or smoking in a food prep or dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 06B)

      Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet room was not maintained, stocked, or self-closing.

      Official wording (code 10A)

      Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Non-food surfaces or equipment were poorly built or maintained.

      Official wording (code 10G)

      Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 19 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.