Brooklyn, NY — 98K Chicken & Burgers, located at 2114 Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn, was closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) following an inspection conducted on April 21, 2026. Inspectors recorded a score of 70 points, placing the establishment in the C grade range, and cited a critical violation that required immediate action before the restaurant could resume operations.
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During the April inspection, DOHMH inspectors documented one critical violation at the Nostrand Avenue location. The violation, recorded under Code 05A, cited that the sewage disposal system was not provided, improper, inadequate, or unapproved.
Sewage and waste disposal violations fall among the most serious categories in NYC restaurant inspections. An inadequate or non-compliant sewage system can allow raw sewage or wastewater to back up into food preparation or storage areas, creating conditions that support the growth of harmful pathogens and contaminate food, surfaces, and equipment. Because of the direct public health risk, DOHMH requires immediate corrective action before an establishment is permitted to reopen.
The single critical violation resulted in a score of 70 points. Under the NYC restaurant grading system, any score of 28 points or higher results in a C grade designation.
No non-critical violations were cited during this inspection.
Food Safety Context
NYC restaurant inspections are conducted under NYC Health Code Article 81, which governs food service establishments citywide. The DOHMH carries out unannounced inspections at least once per year for most restaurants, and more frequently for establishments with a history of violations.
Violations are classified as either critical or general. Critical violations, as defined under the NYC Health Code and aligned with the FDA Food Code, are those most likely to contribute to foodborne illness or pose an immediate threat to public health. Code 05A — sewage disposal — is categorized as critical because of the direct potential for cross-contamination between sewage waste and food contact surfaces or food itself.
When inspectors identify violations that require immediate action — as was the case here — the establishment is closed on the spot. Reopening requires a reinspection by DOHMH, at which point inspectors verify that the cited conditions have been corrected. Only after passing that follow-up review may the restaurant resume normal operations.
The inspection data for this visit was released by DOHMH on April 24, 2026, three days after the inspection was conducted.
Inspection History
According to DOHMH records, no prior inspection history is available for 98K Chicken & Burgers at this location. This appears to be among the earliest inspections on record for this establishment, which means there is no baseline of prior scores or grades to provide broader context about the restaurant's compliance history over time.
As the restaurant builds an inspection record, future inspections will offer a clearer picture of the establishment's food safety practices and consistency.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City uses a letter grading system based on the number of points an establishment receives during an inspection. Points are assigned for each violation found, with more serious violations carrying higher point values. The grade thresholds are:
- A: 0–13 points (fewest violations, highest compliance)
- B: 14–27 points (moderate violations; establishment may request re-inspection)
- C: 28 or more points (significant violations identified)
A score of 70 points, as recorded at 98K Chicken & Burgers, places the restaurant well above the C threshold. Establishments that are closed during inspection do not post a grade card until they pass a reinspection and receive a score that qualifies for grading display.
Restaurants have the right to request an Administrative Tribunal hearing to contest violations. They may also request a "grade pending" card be posted while awaiting reinspection results.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for 98K Chicken & Burgers including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.