Brooklyn, NY — Halal Bros, a Middle Eastern restaurant located at 44 5th Avenue in Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood, received a Grade C following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on March 23, 2026. Inspectors assigned a score of 30 points, placing the establishment in the C grade range. The inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 26, 2026.
No critical violations were documented during the visit. Two non-critical violations were identified.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors cited two violations during the March 2026 visit, both classified as non-critical under the DOHMH scoring system.
The first violation, Code 10B, relates to drainage and liquid waste disposal. Inspectors noted that anti-siphon or back-flow prevention devices were not provided where required, or that equipment and floor areas were not properly drained. Improper condensation or liquid waste disposal was also recorded under this code. Such conditions can contribute to pooling water or cross-contamination risks in food service environments if left unaddressed.
The second violation, Code 10F, addresses non-food contact surfaces — areas that do not directly touch food but must still be kept clean and accessible. Inspectors found that one or more surfaces or equipment units were made of unacceptable materials, were not kept clean, or were not properly sealed, raised, spaced, or configured to allow cleaning on all sides, above, and underneath. While these surfaces do not contact food directly, the FDA Food Code and NYC Health Code Article 81 require that all equipment surfaces be maintainable in a sanitary condition to prevent the harboring of pests or bacteria.
Food Safety Context
New York City restaurants are inspected unannounced by DOHMH under the city's letter grading system, which has been in place since 2010. Inspections are governed by NYC Health Code Article 81, which outlines sanitation requirements for food service establishments, and align with standards set forth in the FDA Food Code.
Each violation carries a point value based on its severity and public health risk. Critical violations — those with a direct link to foodborne illness — carry higher point values. Non-critical violations address conditions that, while not immediately dangerous, can contribute to unsanitary conditions over time if not corrected.
The two violations cited at Halal Bros were both non-critical, meaning inspectors did not identify any conditions classified as an immediate risk to public health during this visit. The 30-point score nonetheless places the restaurant in Grade C territory under the city's grading scale.
Inspection History
Halal Bros has a documented inspection record with DOHMH. Prior inspections on file include:
- December 5, 2024: Score 12 (Grade A)
- June 12, 2023: Score 9 (Grade A)
The restaurant's two most recent prior inspections both resulted in Grade A scores, indicating that the conditions noted in March 2026 represent a departure from its recent performance record.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
DOHMH assigns letter grades based on the point total recorded during an inspection:
- A: 0–13 points
- B: 14–27 points
- C: 28 or more points
Restaurants that receive a B or C on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection, at which point a grade card is issued based on the re-inspection score. Until a grade card is posted, establishments may display a "Grade Pending" notice.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Halal Bros including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.