Brooklyn, NY — Peppa's, a Caribbean restaurant located at 8021 Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn, received a Grade B following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on March 24, 2026. The restaurant recorded a score of 24, placing it near the upper end of the Grade B range and four points from the Grade C threshold. Inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 27, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors cited one critical violation during the visit. The violation, classified under Code 06C, documented that food, supplies, or equipment were not adequately protected from potential sources of contamination. Specifically, inspectors noted that condiments were not stored in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor, creating a pathway for cross-contamination.

No non-critical violations were recorded during the inspection.

A critical violation is defined by DOHMH as one that poses a direct risk to public health. Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code, food establishments are required to maintain safeguards that prevent contamination at every stage — including storage, preparation, display, and service. Condiment handling protocols are among the areas specifically addressed under these standards, as improper storage can expose food to environmental contaminants or cross-contact from multiple users.

Food Safety Context

A score of 24 falls within the Grade B range but represents a meaningful accumulation of violation points. Under NYC's grading system, each violation carries a point value based on its severity and public health risk. Critical violations such as the one documented at Peppa's carry higher point values than non-critical violations, reflecting their more direct connection to foodborne illness risk.

NYC Health Code Article 81 establishes the requirements that all food service establishments must meet, covering everything from food temperature control to equipment sanitation and employee hygiene. The FDA Food Code, which informs many of these local standards, similarly identifies contamination prevention as a foundational food safety principle.

Inspection History

Peppa's has been inspected multiple times in recent years. Its prior record includes:

  • June 6, 2024: Score 7 (Grade A)
  • February 13, 2023: Score 9 (Grade A)
  • July 25, 2022: Score 26 (Grade B)
  • April 7, 2022: Score 35

The restaurant earned Grade A ratings in both its 2023 and 2024 inspections, reflecting strong compliance in those cycles. The current score of 24 marks a decline from that recent performance and returns the establishment to Grade B territory, consistent with its July 2022 result.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

DOHMH assigns letter grades based on inspection scores earned during unannounced inspections:

  • Grade A: Score of 0–13 points
  • Grade B: Score of 14–27 points
  • Grade C: Score of 28 or more points

Restaurants that do not receive an A on their initial inspection are re-inspected. The grade posted in the window reflects the most recent completed inspection cycle.

Consumers can look up the full inspection history for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH Restaurant Inspection Results database at nyc.gov/health.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Peppa's including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.