BRAIN FOOD THE SMART KITCHEN in Brooklyn Heights
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 6, 2025
Overview
Brain Food The Smart Kitchen in Brooklyn Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A twice, Grade C once, and no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
BRAIN FOOD THE SMART KITCHEN in Brooklyn Heights: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Mar 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solutio...
GRADE A
Sep 15, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 2
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Violations:
10D
Apr 18, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or "Grade Pending" card not posted.
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 o...
Apr 18, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
GRADE C
Nov 29, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 40
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-f...
Oct 25, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 54
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly draine...
Browse Related
BRAIN FOOD THE SMART KITCHEN in Brooklyn Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BRAIN FOOD THE SMART KITCHEN last inspected?
- BRAIN FOOD THE SMART KITCHEN was last inspected on March 6, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is BRAIN FOOD THE SMART KITCHEN's current health grade?
- BRAIN FOOD THE SMART KITCHEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BRAIN FOOD THE SMART KITCHEN had?
- BRAIN FOOD THE SMART KITCHEN has 6 health inspections on record from October 2022 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at BRAIN FOOD THE SMART KITCHEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BRAIN FOOD THE SMART KITCHEN was 54 points on October 25, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BRAIN FOOD THE SMART KITCHEN ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. BRAIN FOOD THE SMART KITCHEN has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.