Brooklyn, NY — Dumont Burger, located at 314 Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, received a Grade B score of 23 during a health inspection conducted on February 28, 2026. The score places the restaurant near the upper boundary of the Grade B range, just four points below the Grade C threshold of 28.
The inspection data was released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 3, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
During the inspection, DOHMH inspectors cited one non-critical violation at the hamburger restaurant:
- Ventilation deficiency (Code 10D): Mechanical or natural ventilation was found to be not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair, or failing to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke, or fumes.
No critical violations were documented during this cycle. While the single non-critical violation may appear minor in isolation, the resulting score of 23 reflects the weighted severity assigned under the DOHMH inspection scoring system, where ventilation deficiencies in food preparation areas can carry significant point values due to their impact on food safety conditions and worker safety.
Food Safety Context
Proper ventilation in commercial kitchens is addressed under NYC Health Code Article 81, which requires food service establishments to maintain adequate mechanical or natural ventilation systems. These systems serve multiple functions: removing airborne grease particles that can create fire hazards, controlling temperature in food preparation areas to prevent unsafe holding conditions, and maintaining air quality for staff and patrons.
The FDA Food Code similarly emphasizes that ventilation systems must be sufficient to keep walls, ceilings, and equipment free of condensation and grease accumulation, as these conditions can harbor bacteria and create unsanitary surfaces near food preparation zones.
A score of 23 places Dumont Burger in the upper portion of the Grade B range. While the restaurant avoids a Grade C designation, the proximity to the 28-point threshold indicates conditions that warrant attention before the next inspection cycle.
Inspection History
Dumont Burger's DOHMH inspection record shows variable performance over recent years:
- Feb 28, 2026: Score 23 (Grade B)
- Oct 4, 2023: Score 42 (Grade C)
- Mar 28, 2023: Score 39
- Jan 25, 2022: Score 9 (Grade A)
- Aug 31, 2021: Score 21
The restaurant earned a Grade A with a score of 9 in January 2022, representing its strongest recent performance. However, scores rose sharply in 2023, with a 39 recorded in March followed by a Grade C score of 42 in October. The current score of 23 represents an improvement over the 2023 results but remains elevated compared to the 2022 Grade A performance.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on inspection scores under the DOHMH grading system:
- Grade A: 0–13 points
- Grade B: 14–27 points
- Grade C: 28 or more points
Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations. Restaurants receiving a Grade B or C may request a re-inspection or hearing through the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings.
Consumers can verify current grades and review full inspection details through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, available at the NYC Open Data portal or by searching the establishment name on the city's public health website.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Dumont Burger including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.