NOTA BENE
Current Score
80 / 100
Good
As of Feb 9, 2026
Score History
26
Feb 26
80
Feb 26
Inspection History (2)
February 9, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
80
Good Violations (4)
- Not Critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Not Critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- Not Critical Non-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.
- Critical Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
February 4, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
26
Poor Violations (13)
- 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.
- Not Critical Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
- Not Critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Not Critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- Critical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Critical Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Critical Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- Not Critical “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
- Critical Personal 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.
- Not Critical Thawing procedure improper.
- Critical Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
- Critical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Critical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NOTA BENE clean?
NOTA BENE has a health inspection score of 80 out of 100, which is considered good. The restaurant is located at 282 BRIGHTON BEACH AVENUE in the Brooklyn neighborhood of San Francisco.
When was NOTA BENE last inspected?
NOTA BENE was last inspected on Feb 9, 2026. The restaurant has been inspected 2 times total.
What do health inspection scores mean?
Health inspection scores range from 0-100. Scores of 90-100 are excellent, 70-89 are good, and below 70 need improvement. Inspectors check for food safety violations including proper food storage, cleanliness, and temperature control.