Brooklyn, NY — Biarritz Kosher Pizza & Wine, a pizza restaurant located at 268 Kingston Avenue in the Crown Heights neighborhood, received a score of 37 during a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on March 5, 2026. That score places the establishment in the Grade C range under the city's restaurant grading system. DOHMH made the inspection data publicly available on May 4, 2026, approximately two months after the inspection took place.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors documented one violation during the March visit, classified as non-critical under DOHMH's scoring framework.
The cited violation — Code 10A — noted that the toilet facility was not properly maintained or was not equipped with required supplies, specifically toilet paper, a waste receptacle, or a self-closing door. Though designated non-critical, restroom maintenance requirements exist for a direct reason: facilities used by food service employees must be adequately supplied and functional to support proper handwashing and hygiene practices throughout food preparation and service.
The assigned score of 37 reflects the point value associated with the cited condition under DOHMH's inspection methodology.
Food Safety Context
New York City's restaurant inspection program is administered by DOHMH under NYC Health Code Article 81, which governs the operation of all food service establishments across the five boroughs. Inspections evaluate a broad set of conditions, including food handling practices, temperature controls, pest activity, facility sanitation, and structural maintenance.
The FDA Food Code, which provides the regulatory foundation for many of the city's standards, establishes specific requirements for restroom facilities in food service environments. Under these standards, restrooms accessible to food service employees must be kept clean, stocked, and in good working order as part of a facility's overall sanitation program.
Non-critical violations, such as the Code 10A finding at this location, are generally understood not to pose an immediate risk to public health. However, they must be corrected within the timeframe established by DOHMH. Establishments that do not address cited violations before a follow-up inspection may face additional findings or administrative penalties.
It is worth noting the gap between when this inspection occurred and when the data became publicly searchable. The March 5, 2026 inspection was not reflected in DOHMH's public records until May 4, 2026. This approximately two-month lag between inspection and data release is consistent with standard city reporting timelines and is relevant context for anyone using the database to make dining decisions.
Inspection History
No prior inspection history is available for this location in DOHMH's public records. This may indicate that the establishment is relatively new, that records from an earlier operating period have not yet been linked to this address in the city's database, or that prior inspection data falls outside the current publicly searchable window.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
DOHMH uses a point-based system to assign letter grades to food service establishments following inspections. Points are accumulated for each violation identified, with higher-severity violations carrying greater point values:
- Grade A: Score of 0–13 points
- Grade B: Score of 14–27 points
- Grade C: Score of 28 or more points
Establishments that receive a Grade B or C at an initial inspection are typically scheduled for a re-inspection within approximately 30 days. If the restaurant scores in the Grade A range at that second visit, it may post the A grade. If it receives a B or C again, the grade from the re-inspection becomes the official posted grade, and the establishment may request a hearing before the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH).
Current letter grades must be posted in a window visible from the street, providing transparency for diners before they enter.
Resources
Complete inspection records for all New York City restaurants — including scores, violation details, and grade histories — are publicly available through DOHMH's online restaurant inspection lookup tool. Searches can be conducted by restaurant name, address, or borough.
Residents who wish to report a food safety concern at a restaurant or food service establishment may contact 311, which will route the complaint to DOHMH for follow-up review.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Biarritz Kosher Pizza & Wine including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.