Foundation Restaurant & Lounge Health Inspection Grade
American · 1254 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
20
Last inspection
September 10, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
15 / 5
Foundation Restaurant & Lounge currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 10, 2025 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 20 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Latest Inspection Details
September 10, 2025
- Date
- September 10, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 20
- Critical points
- 15
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 4 (2 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Sep 10, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 19, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Mar 3, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Oct 25, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 4, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Foundation Restaurant & Lounge received a C grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in October 2024 with a score of 60.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Foundation Restaurant & Lounge's latest score: 20
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foundation Restaurant & Lounge's current NYC health grade?
Foundation Restaurant & Lounge currently has a N grade.
When was Foundation Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?
Foundation Restaurant & Lounge was last inspected on September 10, 2025.
What was Foundation Restaurant & Lounge's latest inspection score?
Foundation Restaurant & Lounge's latest inspection score was 20 points.
How many violations did Foundation Restaurant & Lounge have in its latest inspection?
Foundation Restaurant & Lounge had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Foundation Restaurant & Lounge located?
Foundation Restaurant & Lounge is located at 1254 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11226.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50084649
Last updated: June 26, 2026