Brooklyn, NY — Compton's, a sandwich shop at 99 Franklin Street in the Greenpoint neighborhood, received a Grade B following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inspection conducted on March 28, 2026. The restaurant scored 23 points — placing it in the upper portion of the Grade B range and within five points of the Grade C threshold. Inspection data was released by DOHMH on April 1, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors documented one critical violation and five non-critical violations during the visit.
The critical violation, Code 04A, noted that no manager or supervisor on the premises held a valid Food Protection Certificate (FPC). Under NYC Health Code Article 81, food service establishments are required to have at least one certified food protection manager present during operating hours. The FPC demonstrates that a manager has completed an accredited food safety training course and passed a recognized examination.
Among the non-critical violations, inspectors cited two separate instances of Code 09E, finding that handwashing signs were not posted at or above hand washing sinks — a basic compliance requirement intended to reinforce hygiene practices among food handlers.
Inspectors also identified Code 10F, noting that non-food contact surfaces or equipment were made of unacceptable materials, were not kept clean, or were not properly sealed or positioned to allow for thorough cleaning. Code 16-02 was cited for the absence of original nutrition fact labels or ingredient labels for bulk cooking oils, shortenings, or margarines, or acceptable manufacturer's documentation. Finally, Code 20-04 was recorded, as the establishment lacked required postings including a choking first aid poster, an alcohol and pregnancy warning sign, and information about resuscitation equipment.
Food Safety Context
The Food Protection Certificate requirement under NYC Health Code Article 81 is designed to ensure that at least one person in a food service operation has demonstrated competency in food safety principles. The FDA Food Code similarly recommends the presence of a person in charge with demonstrated knowledge of food safety during all hours of operation.
Non-critical violations, while not posing immediate health risks, reflect gaps in facility compliance that, if left unaddressed, can contribute to conditions that increase risk over time. A score of 23 places Compton's near the upper boundary of the Grade B range; under the current NYC grading system, a score of 28 or higher results in a Grade C.
Inspection History
Compton's has a notable inspection record over the past several years:
- 2026-01-17: Score 23
- 2025-08-13: Score 0
- 2025-05-01: Score 48, closed by DOHMH
- 2024-12-19: Score 47
- 2024-11-22: Score 59
- 2023-06-22: Score 49 (Grade Z)
- 2023-05-22: Score 75
The restaurant was closed by the department following its May 2025 inspection, which recorded a score of 48. The August 2025 inspection returned a score of 0, indicating the establishment had addressed the violations that prompted the closure. The most recent inspection represents the second consecutive cycle in which the restaurant has scored 23.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City grades restaurants based on their inspection scores:
- Grade A: 0–13 points (lowest number of violations)
- Grade B: 14–27 points
- Grade C: 28 or more points
Consumers can look up current inspection grades and violation details for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH's online restaurant inspection database at NYC.gov.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Compton's including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.