What is The Charleston's health inspection score?

The Charleston has a SafeDine safety score of 35 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Charleston last inspected?

The Charleston was last inspected on January 17, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Charleston have?

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

Is The Charleston safe to eat at?

The Charleston has a safety score of 35/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does The Charleston serve?

The Charleston serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Charleston

Name: The Charleston
Address: 174 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11249
Rating: 35

174 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn

Last Inspected: 1/17/2026

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0Poor

American•Brooklyn

Ranked #980 of 1000 in BrooklynBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Jan 17, 2026

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-65

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-20 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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174 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11249

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Jan 26

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High4 Med

7 total3 risk factors

35/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

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.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.−5
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.−5

Base deductions−50 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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