BANTER in Williamsburg
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026
📍 132 HAVEMEYER STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11211 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Bedford Avenue, Lorimer Street, Marcy Avenue
Overview
Banter in Williamsburg holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 5 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on every occasion, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
BANTER in Williamsburg: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Feb 12, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
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...
Violations:
08B
GRADE A
Dec 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
GRADE A
Apr 4, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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 surf...
Jan 31, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Bulb not shielded or shatterproof, in areas where there is extreme heat, temperature changes, or where accidental contact may occur.
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
GRADE A
Jan 31, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Violations:
06C
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BANTER in Williamsburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BANTER last inspected?
- BANTER was last inspected on February 12, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 5 points.
- What is BANTER's current health grade?
- BANTER currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BANTER had?
- BANTER has 5 health inspections on record from January 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BANTER?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BANTER was 13 points on December 8, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BANTER ever received a Grade C?
- No. BANTER has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.