The Kettle Black

8622 3 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 680-7862

Current Inspection Grade: B

1. (Critical) 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.
2. (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
3. (Critical) 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.
4. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

1. (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
2. (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
3. (Critical) Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
4. (Critical) 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.
5. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
6. 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.
7. Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE

1. (Critical) Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
2. (Critical) Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
3. (Critical) Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
4. Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
5. Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

1. (Critical) Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
2. (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
3. Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.