Foundation Restaurant & Lounge
1254 FLATBUSH AVENUE, 11226
American
3472403595
NScore: 20
Last inspected: September 10, 2025
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Inspection History
September 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 20
04NFilth 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.
06CFood, 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.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
March 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
PScore: 5
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
10FNon-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.
18-14Order or notice posted or required to be posted by the Department mutilated, obstructed or removed.
March 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
NScore: 76
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
04JProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
05HNo approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
10BAnti-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.
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
October 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
CScore: 60
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
05HNo approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
09BThawing procedure improper.
10FNon-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.
October 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 50
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04NFilth 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.
05HNo approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.