8-BIT BITES in Bedford Stuyvesant (East)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 13, 2026
📍 881 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11221 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
8-Bit Bites in Bed-Stuy has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 2 times since 2023, though the restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 7 points. Across 7 inspections between 2023 and 2026, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
8-BIT BITES in Bedford Stuyvesant (East): Emergency Closures (2)
8-BIT BITES in Bedford Stuyvesant (East): Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Jan 13, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Non-food contact surfa...
Nov 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 42
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 42
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to preven...
GRADE Z
Aug 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 37
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not ...
May 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 50
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when ...
GRADE A
Aug 10, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operatio...
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8-BIT BITES in Bedford Stuyvesant (East): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was 8-BIT BITES last inspected?
- 8-BIT BITES was last inspected on January 13, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is 8-BIT BITES's current health grade?
- 8-BIT BITES currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has 8-BIT BITES been closed by NYC Health?
- 8-BIT BITES has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has 8-BIT BITES had?
- 8-BIT BITES has 7 health inspections on record from August 2023 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at 8-BIT BITES?
- The worst inspection score recorded at 8-BIT BITES was 50 points on May 7, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.