Brooklyn, NY — 86 Golden Bay Restaurant, located at 2144 86th Street in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, was closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) following an inspection conducted on April 14, 2026. Inspectors recorded a score of 68, which falls in the C range under the city's grading system. Two critical violations were cited during the visit. Inspection data was released by DOHMH on April 16, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented two critical violations during the April 14 inspection, both of which triggered immediate action.

The first critical violation, cited under Code 06C, pertained to the protection of food, supplies, or equipment from potential sources of contamination. Specifically, inspectors found that condiments were not stored in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code, food establishments are required to protect all food products and related supplies from potential contamination at every stage — including storage, preparation, transportation, and service. Condiments that are not individually portioned or dispensed through controlled means can be exposed to cross-contamination from multiple customers or environmental sources.

The second critical violation, cited under Code 05D, involved the establishment's handwashing facilities. Inspectors found that the handwashing facility was not accessible, was obstructed, or was being used for purposes other than handwashing. Accessible, properly equipped handwashing stations — stocked with soap and an acceptable hand-drying device, with hot and cold running water at adequate pressure — are required to be present in or adjacent to toilet rooms and within 25 feet of food preparation, food service, and warewashing areas. Handwashing compliance is considered a foundational element of food safety, as it directly reduces the risk of pathogen transfer from workers to food.

No non-critical violations were recorded during this inspection.

Because the cited violations required immediate action, DOHMH ordered the establishment closed. The restaurant's status may be updated following a re-inspection in which inspectors verify that identified conditions have been corrected.

Food Safety Context

The violations documented at 86 Golden Bay Restaurant fall under NYC Health Code Article 81, which governs food handling and sanitation standards for all food service establishments operating in New York City. These regulations are consistent with the FDA Food Code, a model set of science-based standards that the city's health code incorporates and builds upon.

Critical violations — as distinguished from general violations — are those that pose a direct risk of foodborne illness or injury if left unaddressed. Code 05D handwashing violations are classified as critical because inadequate hand hygiene is one of the primary vectors for foodborne pathogens such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Norovirus. Code 06C violations related to condiment handling are similarly classified due to the direct contamination risk they present to food consumed by the public.

When a DOHMH inspection results in conditions requiring immediate corrective action, inspectors are authorized under the NYC Administrative Code to order an establishment closed until those conditions are remediated. The closure remains in effect until a subsequent inspection confirms compliance.

Inspection History

According to DOHMH records, no prior inspection history is available for 86 Golden Bay Restaurant at this location. This April 14, 2026 inspection represents the earliest data on file for this establishment in the public DOHMH dataset.

  • April 14, 2026: Score 68 (C grade range), closed by DOHMH; two critical violations cited

The absence of prior inspection records may indicate that the restaurant is newly opened, recently changed ownership or name, or that earlier records are not yet reflected in publicly available data.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system assigns letter grades based on the numerical score an establishment receives during a DOHMH inspection. Scores reflect the total number of points assessed for violations identified during the visit, with higher scores indicating more or more serious violations.

  • Grade A: Score of 0–13 points
  • Grade B: Score of 14–27 points
  • Grade C: Score of 28 or more points

A score of 68 places 86 Golden Bay Restaurant well within the C range. Establishments that are closed following an inspection and subsequently pass a re-inspection may receive a grade posting at that time, depending on their score at re-inspection.

Consumers can look up current inspection records, grades, and violation details for any NYC food service establishment through the DOHMH's online restaurant inspection database, available at the NYC Open Data portal. Inspection records are updated regularly as new inspections are completed and data is processed for public release.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for 86 Golden Bay Restaurant including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.