Brooklyn, NY — Sukh, a Thai restaurant at 723 Fulton Street in Brooklyn, received a Grade B score of 21 following a health inspection conducted on February 25, 2026. The score represents a notable decline from the restaurant's previous Grade A rating and places it in the upper portion of the Grade B range, six points below the Grade C threshold of 28.
The inspection data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on February 27, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors cited one non-critical violation during the February 25 inspection:
- Ventilation deficiency (Code 10D): Mechanical or natural ventilation was found to be not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair, or failing to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke, or fumes.
No critical violations were documented during this inspection. While the single non-critical violation may appear minor in isolation, the overall score of 21 reflects the cumulative point assessment assigned by inspectors based on conditions observed throughout the establishment.
Food Safety Context
NYC Health Code Article 81 establishes sanitation and safety standards for all food service establishments in the city. Ventilation requirements are designed to maintain safe air quality for both workers and patrons, prevent grease accumulation that can pose fire hazards, and ensure proper temperature control in food preparation areas.
The FDA Food Code similarly emphasizes adequate ventilation in food establishments as a component of maintaining sanitary conditions and preventing contamination.
A score of 21 within the Grade B range (14–27 points) indicates that while the restaurant does not meet the standards required for a Grade A, conditions have not reached the level associated with a Grade C designation. However, at 21 points, the score sits closer to the Grade C boundary than to the Grade A ceiling, warranting attention from the establishment.
Inspection History
Sukh's recent inspection history shows a shift from its previously strong performance:
- Feb 25, 2026: Score 21 (Grade B)
- Sep 13, 2024: Score 12 (Grade A)
- Mar 19, 2024: Score 29
The restaurant had improved from a score of 29 in March 2024 — which would have placed it in Grade C territory — to a Grade A score of 12 in September 2024. The latest result of 21 represents a regression, though it remains below the restaurant's March 2024 score.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on inspection scores, with lower scores indicating fewer violations:
- Grade A: 0–13 points
- Grade B: 14–27 points
- Grade C: 28 or more points
Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C may contest their score through a hearing at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH). During this adjudication period, restaurants display a "Grade Pending" sign.
All New York City restaurant inspection results are public record and can be reviewed through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database. Consumers can search inspection histories by restaurant name, address, or borough to make informed dining decisions.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Sukh including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.