Please Tell Me Health Inspection Grade
Brazilian · 749 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
64
Last inspection
June 5, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
52 / 12
Please Tell Me currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 5, 2026 found 12 violations, including 7 critical violations, for a total score of 64 points.
Latest Violations
7 critical · 5 non-critical
Critical
- No 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.
- Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • Poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 °F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process • Ground meat, and food containing ground and comminuted meat, to or above 158 °F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process, except per individual customer request • Pork, any food containing pork to or above 150 °F for 15 seconds • Mechanically tenderized or injected meats to or above 155 °F. • Whole meat roasts and beef steak to or above required temperature and time except per individual customer request • Raw animal foods cooked in microwave to or above165 °F, covered, rotated or stirred • All other foods to or above 140 °F for 15 seconds; shell eggs to or above 145 °F for 15 seconds except per individual customer request.
- 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.
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Latest Inspection Details
June 5, 2026
- Date
- June 5, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 64
- Critical points
- 52
- Non-critical points
- 12
- Violations
- 12 (7 critical, 5 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Jun 5, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 11, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Please Tell Me received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in December 2024 with a score of 12.
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.
Please Tell Me's latest score: 64
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Please Tell Me's current NYC health grade?
Please Tell Me does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Please Tell Me last inspected?
Please Tell Me was last inspected on June 5, 2026.
What was Please Tell Me's latest inspection score?
Please Tell Me's latest inspection score was 64 points.
How many violations did Please Tell Me have in its latest inspection?
Please Tell Me had 12 violations in its latest inspection, including 7 critical violations and 5 non-critical violations.
Where is Please Tell Me located?
Please Tell Me is located at 749 Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11211.
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: 50156291
Last updated: July 3, 2026