Brooklyn, NY — Jays Sweets And Snackeria, a frozen dessert shop located at 7803 17 Avenue in Brooklyn, received a score of 33 during a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on February 9, 2026. The score places the establishment in Grade C territory, the lowest letter grade assigned under the city's restaurant grading system.

The inspection data was released by DOHMH on February 11, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

During the February 9 inspection, DOHMH inspectors documented one non-critical violation at the establishment.

The violation, cited under code 10H, pertains to single-service articles — items such as cups, lids, straws, and napkins intended for one-time use. Inspectors found that single-service articles were either not provided, were being reused, or were not adequately protected from contamination during transportation, storage, or dispensing. Additionally, drinking straws were noted as not being completely enclosed in wrappers or dispensed from a sanitary device.

While this was the only violation recorded during this particular inspection, the resulting score of 33 points indicates that the condition was assessed with significant point deductions under the DOHMH scoring framework. It is worth noting that the inspection record lists zero critical violations and one non-critical violation, yet the total score of 33 suggests additional scoring factors may have been applied during the inspection process.

Food Safety Context

Single-service article requirements are established under NYC Health Code Article 81 and align with provisions in the FDA Food Code. These regulations exist to prevent cross-contamination and ensure that items coming into direct contact with food or beverages maintain sanitary conditions.

Drinking straws that are not individually wrapped or dispensed from covered, sanitary containers can be exposed to airborne contaminants, handling by multiple individuals, or environmental conditions that compromise their cleanliness. For a frozen dessert establishment where straws and single-use items are central to service, maintaining proper storage and dispensing practices is a fundamental food safety requirement.

The FDA Food Code specifies that single-service and single-use articles must be stored in protective packaging and handled in a manner that prevents contamination of surfaces that contact food or lips.

Inspection History

The February 9 inspection continues a pattern of elevated scores for Jays Sweets And Snackeria. Recent DOHMH inspection records show the following:

  • February 2, 2026: Score of 32 (Grade N — grade pending)
  • January 21, 2026: Score of 30
  • January 13, 2026: Score of 55 (Grade N — grade pending)

Across four inspections in less than a month, the establishment has not scored below 28 points, which is the threshold for a Grade C designation. The January 13 inspection recorded the highest score at 55 points, while the most recent inspections have shown some improvement, with scores in the low 30s.

A Grade N designation indicates that the grade is pending, typically meaning the restaurant has an adjudication hearing scheduled or is within the re-inspection cycle. The current score of 33 resulted in the assignment of a Grade C.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system, administered by DOHMH, assigns letter grades based on inspection scores:

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

Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations. Restaurants receiving a Grade B or C on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection or adjudication hearing. Grade cards must be posted at the entrance of the establishment where they are visible to the public.

A Grade C does not mean a restaurant is closed or prohibited from operating. It indicates that the establishment accumulated 28 or more violation points during the inspection and signals to consumers that conditions warranting improvement were documented.

Public Resources

Consumers can look up the full inspection history of any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, available online. The database includes violation details, scores, and grade assignments for all inspected food service establishments in the five boroughs.

Jays Sweets And Snackeria is located at 7803 17 Avenue in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY 11214.

More About This Restaurant

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