Brooklyn, NY — The Munchies, an American restaurant at 1747 Fulton Street in Brooklyn, received a Grade B score of 23 following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on February 25, 2026. The score places the restaurant in the upper range of the Grade B bracket, just four points below the Grade C threshold of 28.
Inspectors cited one critical violation and no non-critical violations during the inspection. Data from this inspection was released by DOHMH on February 27, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
The inspection identified a single critical violation related to food safety management oversight:
Food Protection Certificate not held by manager or supervisor of food operations (Violation Code 04A). This means that at the time of the inspection, no manager or supervisor on duty possessed a valid Food Protection Certificate (FPC), which is required to oversee safe food handling practices at the establishment.
Under NYC regulations, at least one supervisory staff member present during food operations must hold a current FPC issued by the DOHMH. The certificate demonstrates that the individual has completed an approved food safety course covering proper food temperatures, cross-contamination prevention, allergen awareness, and hygiene protocols.
While only one violation was documented, the absence of a certified food safety supervisor is classified as a critical violation because it removes a key layer of oversight designed to prevent foodborne illness.
Food Safety Context
NYC Health Code Article 81 requires that all food service establishments maintain a certified food protection supervisor on premises during all hours of operation. This requirement aligns with the FDA Food Code, which emphasizes the role of a Person in Charge with demonstrated food safety knowledge.
The Food Protection Certificate requirement exists because trained supervisors are responsible for monitoring food temperatures, ensuring proper handwashing, overseeing pest control measures, and verifying that employees follow safe food handling procedures. Without a certified manager present, these oversight functions may not be consistently performed.
The Munchies' score of 23 places it near the top of the Grade B range. In NYC's grading system, lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations, so a score approaching 28 represents a restaurant operating closer to Grade C territory.
Inspection History
The Munchies' recent inspection history shows an upward trend in violation scores:
- March 8, 2024: Score 8 (Grade A)
- September 12, 2025: Score 18
- February 25, 2026: Score 23 (Grade B)
The restaurant previously earned a Grade A with a score of 8 in March 2024, indicating minimal violations at that time. The score has increased in each subsequent inspection, rising from 8 to 18 to the current 23.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on inspection scores:
- A: 0–13 points (minimal violations)
- B: 14–27 points (moderate violations)
- C: 28 or more points (significant violations)
Lower scores indicate better compliance with health regulations. Restaurants that receive a B or C grade are entitled to a re-inspection and may post a "Grade Pending" sign while awaiting the follow-up visit.
Consumers can look up any restaurant's inspection history on the DOHMH website or through the NYC Open Data portal. The Munchies' complete inspection records are available as public data through these resources.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for The Munchies including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.