Brooklyn, NY — Orbital Kitchens East Williamsburg at 356 Devoe Street received a health inspection score of 35 points during an inspection conducted on December 9, 2025, resulting in a Grade C rating. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) cited violations in multiple areas, including one critical violation related to equipment sanitation.

The inspection data was released by DOHMH on December 26, 2025. Violations were cited in the following areas, and the establishment was permitted to continue operations.

What Inspectors Found

The critical violation documented during the inspection involved Code 06E: sanitized equipment or utensils, including in-use food dispensing utensils, being improperly used or stored. This violation represents a significant food safety concern under NYC Health Code Article 81, as improperly stored sanitized equipment can become contaminated and pose risk to food safety.

Inspectors also identified multiple instances of Code 09C violations, documenting that the design, construction, materials used, or maintenance of food contact surfaces were improper. Specifically, surfaces were not easily cleanable, sanitized, and maintained as required by health regulations. This violation was cited eight times during the inspection, indicating widespread issues with food contact surface maintenance throughout the facility.

Additionally, inspectors recorded four instances of Code 10F violations, noting that non-food contact surfaces or equipment were made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced, or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

The inspection also documented five instances of Code 15-37 violations, indicating that the workplace Stop Foodborne Allergen Abuse (SFAA) policy was not prominently posted in the workplace as required by regulations.

Food Safety Context

NYC Health Code Article 81 establishes comprehensive standards for food service establishment operations, including requirements for equipment sanitation, surface maintenance, and workplace policy posting. The FDA Food Code similarly emphasizes that food contact surfaces must be designed and maintained to prevent contamination.

The critical violation related to improper storage of sanitized equipment represents a significant concern because equipment that has been properly sanitized can become contaminated if not stored correctly, potentially introducing pathogens to food preparation areas.

The repeated violations related to food contact surface maintenance indicate systemic issues with equipment design or maintenance practices. Surfaces that are not easily cleanable or properly maintained can harbor bacteria and other contaminants, creating ongoing food safety risks.

The absence of prominently posted SFAA policies represents a compliance issue with allergen safety requirements, which are designed to protect consumers with food allergies from potentially life-threatening exposure.

Inspection History

This is the first inspection record available for Orbital Kitchens East Williamsburg in the DOHMH database. As a ghost kitchen or commissary facility, the establishment operates differently from traditional restaurants, typically preparing food for delivery or for other food service operations rather than for on-site dining.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system assigns letter grades based on point scores accumulated during health inspections:

  • Grade A: 0-13 points (fewest violations)
  • Grade B: 14-27 points (moderate violations)
  • Grade C: 28 or more points (most violations)

Orbital Kitchens East Williamsburg's score of 35 points places the establishment in the Grade C category. Each violation carries a point value based on its severity and public health significance, with critical violations receiving higher point values.

Public Health Resources

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene maintains public inspection records for all food service establishments in the city. Consumers can access current and historical inspection data through the DOHMH website.

Food service establishments that receive violations are required to correct cited issues and may be subject to re-inspection to verify compliance. The DOHMH conducts regular inspections of food service establishments to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

For questions about food safety or to report concerns about food service establishments, consumers can contact the DOHMH at 311 or visit the department's website for additional information about restaurant inspections and food safety regulations.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Orbital Kitchens East Williamsburg including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.