What is Kitaro's health inspection score?

Kitaro has a SafeDine safety score of 15 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kitaro last inspected?

Kitaro was last inspected on May 16, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kitaro have?

Kitaro has 7 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kitaro safe to eat at?

Kitaro has a safety score of 15/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Kitaro serve?

Kitaro serves Coffee/Tea cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Kitaro

Name: Kitaro
Address: 12 BELVIDERE STREET, Brooklyn, 11206
Rating: 15

12 BELVIDERE STREET, Brooklyn

Last Inspected: 5/16/2026

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0Poor

Coffee/Tea•Brooklyn

Ranked #980 of 1000 in BrooklynBetter than 1% of coffee/tea restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: May 16, 2026

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

This month

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issuesHigh Priority

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-85

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-40 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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12 BELVIDERE STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11206

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

May 26

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionLatest

7 High

7 total3 risk factors

15/100inspection score

−70 pts

High Priority (7)

−70 pts

06APersonal 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.Risk Factor−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.−10
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.−10
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.−10
05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.−10
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.Risk Factor−10

Base deductions−70 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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