BILQIS in Bay Ridge
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jul 9, 2025
📍 8018 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11209 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Bilqis, a coffee and tea shop in Bay Ridge, holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 10 points. The restaurant has completed 4 inspections since 2024, earning Grade A on its most recent inspection with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
BILQIS in Bay Ridge: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Jul 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from custo...
May 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food Protection Certi...
Dec 10, 2024
— Pre-permit (Non-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.
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or di...
Dec 10, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and en...
Violations:
28-03
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BILQIS in Bay Ridge: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BILQIS last inspected?
- BILQIS was last inspected on July 9, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is BILQIS's current health grade?
- BILQIS currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BILQIS had?
- BILQIS has 4 health inspections on record from December 2024 through July 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at BILQIS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BILQIS was 29 points on May 6, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BILQIS ever received a Grade C?
- No. BILQIS has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.