Brooklyn, NY — Halsey Grill Takeout, located at 2912 Beverley Road in Brooklyn, was closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) following an inspection conducted on May 4, 2026. Inspectors recorded a score of 72, placing the establishment well within C-grade range. Violations requiring immediate action were addressed at the time of the inspection, according to DOHMH records released on May 6, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors cited two violations during the May 4 visit — one critical and one non-critical.

The critical violation, Code 06E, documented that sanitized equipment or utensils, including in-use food dispensing utensils, were improperly used or stored. Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code, equipment and utensils must be stored in a manner that protects them from contamination after sanitization. Improper handling or storage of these items can allow pathogens to transfer to food contact surfaces and, ultimately, to food served to customers.

The non-critical violation, Code 28-06, noted that the establishment did not have a contract with a pest management professional in place, and that records of extermination activities were not kept on the premises. NYC regulations require food service establishments to maintain ongoing pest management contracts and to keep documentation of all extermination activity on-site and available for inspection. While this violation is classified as non-critical, the absence of documented pest control activity can indicate gaps in an establishment's overall sanitation program.

DOHMH inspectors noted that violations requiring immediate action were addressed during the inspection visit. The closure order remains part of the public record regardless of on-site corrections.

Food Safety Context

A score of 72 is significantly above the threshold for a C grade, which begins at 28 points under the NYC restaurant grading system. Each violation carries a point value based on its severity and the potential public health risk it poses. Critical violations — those most likely to contribute to foodborne illness — carry higher point values than non-critical violations.

NYC Health Code Article 81 establishes the sanitation standards that all food service establishments operating in the five boroughs must follow. These standards are aligned with the FDA Food Code, a model set of federal guidelines that inform food safety regulations across the country. The code covers food handling, storage temperatures, equipment sanitation, pest control, and facility maintenance, among other areas.

When DOHMH inspectors identify violations that pose an immediate risk to public health, they are empowered to order an establishment closed until those conditions are corrected and a re-inspection confirms compliance. A closure does not necessarily indicate a permanent shutdown — establishments may reopen after passing a reinspection.

Inspection History

According to DOHMH records, no prior inspection history is available for Halsey Grill Takeout. This indicates the May 4, 2026 inspection is the first on record for this location under its current operating permit.

  • May 4, 2026: Score 72 (C grade), closed by DOHMH

The absence of prior inspection history means there is no baseline record against which to compare this result. DOHMH typically inspects restaurants once or twice per year depending on their inspection history and risk profile.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

NYC's letter-grade system translates numerical inspection scores into grades posted publicly at restaurant entrances. The grades correspond to the following score ranges:

  • A: 0–13 points (lowest number of violations)
  • B: 14–27 points
  • C: 28 or more points

A score of 72 falls well above the minimum threshold for a C grade. Establishments that receive a B or C on their initial inspection may request a re-inspection before a grade is officially posted. However, closure orders are separate from the grading process and take effect based on the conditions found at the time of inspection.

Inspection records for all NYC food service establishments are publicly available through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database. Consumers can search any restaurant's full inspection history, including violation details, scores, and grades, at the NYC Open Data portal or through the DOHMH website.

DOHMH inspection data for this location was released on May 6, 2026, two days after the inspection was conducted. As with all inspection records, the data reflects conditions at the time of the visit and may not represent the current status of the establishment. Consumers seeking the most current information on whether Halsey Grill Takeout has reopened should consult the DOHMH database directly.

More About This Restaurant

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