BK9 in Park Slope
Latest: GRADE C
Last inspected Jun 4, 2025
📍 62 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11217 ·
🍽️ Caribbean
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🚇 Atlantic Ave-Barclays Center
Overview
BK9, a Caribbean restaurant in Park Slope, currently holds a Grade C from NYC DOHMH with an inspection score of 35. The restaurant has 9 inspections on record since 2022, with 2 Grade C results and no emergency closures. The majority of inspections have resulted in grades pending resolution or lower classifications.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade C
Current Grade
BK9 in Park Slope: Full Inspection History (9 records)
Jun 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies ...
Jun 4, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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.
GRADE C
Feb 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 35
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail pol...
Sep 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 42
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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...
Sep 13, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Nov 30, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 19
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Cold TCS f...
GRADE C
Nov 17, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 47
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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cros...
Jun 8, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º F to 70º F or less within 2 hours, and from 70º F to 41º F or le...
Jun 8, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade sign not posted.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
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BK9 in Park Slope: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BK9 last inspected?
- BK9 was last inspected on June 4, 2025 (Grade C). The inspection score was 37 points.
- What is BK9's current health grade?
- BK9 currently holds a Grade C. Grade C indicates a score of 28 or more points. This is the lowest letter grade issued by NYC Health.
- How many health inspections has BK9 had?
- BK9 has 9 health inspections on record from June 2022 through June 2025. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BK9?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BK9 was 47 points on November 17, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BK9 ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. BK9 has received a Grade C on 2 inspections. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.