Brooklyn, NY — Radhuni Sweets & Restaurant, a Bangladeshi restaurant located at 1203 Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn, received a score of 33 following a health inspection conducted on March 27, 2026, placing the establishment in the Grade C category under New York City's restaurant grading system. The inspection data was released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on April 1, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

The March 2026 inspection documented one non-critical violation related to pesticide handling. Inspectors cited the restaurant under Code 08C for the use of an unprotected, unlocked bait station — a condition that falls under regulations governing the proper labeling, storage, and application of pesticides and other toxic chemicals on food service premises.

While no critical violations were recorded during this visit, the pesticide-related finding contributed to a score of 33, which falls within the Grade C range under New York City's scoring system. A score at this level reflects inspectors' assessment that corrective action is warranted to bring the establishment into compliance.

Food Safety Context

NYC Health Code Article 81 governs food service establishment operations throughout the five boroughs and sets standards for how pesticides and toxic chemicals must be handled in food preparation environments. The FDA Food Code similarly addresses the use of toxic materials in food establishments, requiring that pest control chemicals be applied only by licensed individuals and stored in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, and surfaces.

Unlocked or unprotected bait stations present a concern because they can be accessed or disturbed by staff, customers, or pests, potentially resulting in unintended exposure. Proper pest control protocols typically require that bait stations be tamper-resistant and placed only in areas inaccessible to food contact surfaces and food storage areas.

Inspection History

The March 2026 inspection is part of a longer pattern of elevated scores at this location. A review of the restaurant's inspection record shows repeated difficulty maintaining scores in the Grade A range:

  • May 14, 2026: Score 32 (Grade Z — pending re-inspection)
  • January 5, 2026: Score 28 (Grade Z — pending re-inspection)
  • October 31, 2025: Score 26
  • August 22, 2025: Score 37 (Grade Z — pending re-inspection)
  • March 10, 2025: Score 22
  • November 12, 2024: Score 25 (Grade B)
  • January 31, 2024: Score 17
  • February 9, 2023: Score 2
  • February 7, 2023: Score 86, closed by DOHMH
  • January 25, 2023: Score 65 (Grade C)

The record indicates the restaurant was closed by health inspectors in February 2023 following a score of 86, one of the highest scores in its recent history. A score of 2 recorded just two days later suggests a re-inspection following corrective action. After a period of improved scores in 2023 and 2024 — including a Grade B in November 2024 — scores have trended upward again across 2025 and into 2026.

The May 14, 2026 inspection, which is the most recent on record, returned a score of 32, also in the Grade Z pending category, indicating the establishment continues to be subject to follow-up review.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City requires restaurants to post their most recent letter grade, which is determined based on the number of points scored during a DOHMH inspection. Lower scores reflect fewer violations:

  • Grade A: Score of 0 to 13 points
  • Grade B: Score of 14 to 27 points
  • Grade C: Score of 28 points or higher
  • Grade Z: Score of 14 or higher on initial inspection; establishment is pending re-inspection before a grade is assigned

Restaurants that score 28 or above are not immediately required to post a Grade C — they are re-inspected, and the grade posted reflects the outcome of that subsequent visit.

Inspection records for all New York City restaurants are publicly available through the DOHMH's NYC Restaurant Inspection Results database. Diners can search records by restaurant name or address at the city's open data portal.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Radhuni Sweets & Restaurant including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.