Brooklyn, NY — X Factory, an Eastern European restaurant located at 1105 Quentin Road in Brooklyn's Sheepshead Bay neighborhood, was closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) following an inspection conducted April 15, 2026. The establishment recorded a score of 59, placing it in C-grade territory and triggering a closure order. Inspection data was released publicly by DOHMH on April 17, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one violation during the April 15 inspection — a non-critical citation under Code 10F, which addresses non-food contact surfaces and equipment. The violation covers surfaces or equipment constructed of unacceptable materials, surfaces that are not kept clean, or equipment that is not properly sealed, raised, spaced, or made movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above, and underneath the unit.

The DOHMH action record notes that violations were cited and that issues requiring immediate action were addressed on-site at the time of inspection. Zero critical violations were recorded during this visit.

The closure was issued despite the single non-critical citation. Under NYC's inspection scoring methodology, individual violations are assigned point values based on their type and severity, and the aggregate score determines grade status. A score of 59 substantially exceeds the C-grade threshold of 28 points.

Food Safety Context

NYC restaurant inspections are governed by NYC Health Code Article 81, which establishes standards for food handling, storage, equipment condition, and facility maintenance. The federal FDA Food Code, which New York City's regulations reference and align with, similarly addresses equipment design and maintenance as a component of sanitary operations.

Non-food contact surface violations — such as the one documented at X Factory — relate to equipment and surfaces that do not come into direct contact with food but that can contribute to unsanitary conditions if not properly maintained. Accumulated debris, inaccessible undersides, or improperly sealed surfaces can harbor pests or bacteria and may complicate effective cleaning routines.

When a restaurant is ordered closed under DOHMH authority, it is required to correct identified conditions before reopening. Establishments must undergo a reinspection to confirm compliance before resuming normal operations.

Inspection History

X Factory has been inspected on four prior occasions in recent years, with results that varied considerably:

  • November 14, 2024: Score 13 — Grade A
  • October 1, 2024: Score 49 — inspection conducted approximately six weeks before the November reinspection that yielded the Grade A result
  • November 16, 2022: Score 10 — Grade A
  • October 18, 2022: Score 38 — initial inspection before the November 2022 reinspection

The pattern is consistent with the standard NYC inspection cycle, in which an initial inspection scoring above 13 triggers a reinspection within roughly a month. In both 2022 and 2024, X Factory improved its score significantly on the second visit and earned a Grade A. The April 2026 inspection data does not indicate whether a reinspection had been scheduled or completed as of the date this data was released.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on their inspection scores, which reflect the total points accumulated for all cited violations. The grading scale is as follows:

  • Grade A: Score of 0–13 points (fewest violations or lowest severity)
  • Grade B: Score of 14–27 points
  • Grade C: Score of 28 or more points

Restaurants that score above 13 on an initial inspection are typically reinspected within 28 days. The grade posted publicly reflects the score from the most recent completed inspection cycle. When an establishment is closed by DOHMH, it is not assigned a public letter grade until it has been reinspected and found to be in compliance.

Consumers can look up current inspection records for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH online restaurant inspection database, available at the NYC Open Data portal and through the city's official restaurant grading website. Inspection records are updated regularly as new data becomes available.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for X Factory including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.