Purslane
233 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217
American DUMBO-Vinegar Hill-Downtown Brklyn-Boerum Hill (929) 217-8365
Not yet graded
Purslane was last inspected on October 14, 2026 and scored 38 points (C range). Inspectors found 3 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
October 14, 2026 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
Score: 38 points (C range)
2 critical1 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
A required food-safety (HACCP) plan was missing or not approved.
Official wording (code 06G)
HACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained on premises.
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.
Official wording (code 06C)
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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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.
Official wording (code 10B)
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.
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Administrative Miscellaneous · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)
2 general Show violations
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GeneralOther
A nuisance or unsafe condition was allowed to exist.
Official wording (code 28-01)
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
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GeneralOther
Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department
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Administrative Miscellaneous · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkSigns & paperwork
Required choking first-aid or alcohol-and-pregnancy signs (or resuscitation masks) were missing.
Official wording (code 20-04)
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
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14 14 points (B range)
Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection
Scored in the B range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.
Official wording (code 02G)
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.
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Workers’ personal hygiene was inadequate (dirty clothing, no hair restraint, jewelry).
Official wording (code 06A)
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.
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.
Official wording (code 10F)
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.
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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.