The Common Health Inspection Grade

American · 548 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

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B

Current Grade

Current grade

B

Latest score

24

Last inspection

February 12, 2026

Critical / non-critical points

24 / 0

The Common currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 12, 2026 found 3 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 24 points.

Latest Violations

3 critical · 0 non-critical

Critical

  • Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
  • 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.
  • Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

Latest Inspection Details

February 12, 2026
Date
February 12, 2026
Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade
B
Score
24
Critical points
24
Non-critical points
0
Violations
3 (3 critical, 0 non-critical)

Inspection History

4 inspections

Feb 12, 2026

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

B
3 Violations
3 Critical

Nov 15, 2025

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

No Grade
4 Violations
2 Critical2 Non-Critical

Jul 23, 2024

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

A
2 Violations
1 Critical1 Non-Critical

Jul 24, 2023

Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

A
2 Violations
1 Critical1 Non-Critical

Grade Trend

The Common's most recent graded inspection in February 2026 was a B, after a A in July 2024.

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.

The Common's latest score: 24

Grade range: B

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Common's current NYC health grade?

The Common currently has a B grade.

When was The Common last inspected?

The Common was last inspected on February 12, 2026.

What was The Common's latest inspection score?

The Common's latest inspection score was 24 points.

How many violations did The Common have in its latest inspection?

The Common had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.

Where is The Common located?

The Common is located at 548 4th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11215.

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: 50135775
Last updated: July 3, 2026