CUBAN SHACK in Downtown Brooklyn DUMBO Boerum Hill
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 30, 2025
📍 75 HOYT STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11201 ·
🍽️ Spanish
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🚇 Borough Hall, Jay Street-MetroTech, DeKalb Avenue
Overview
Cuban Shack in Downtown Brooklyn holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a current inspection score of 12 points. Across 4 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
CUBAN SHACK in Downtown Brooklyn DUMBO Boerum Hill: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Oct 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Sep 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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 pac...
Nov 21, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable c...
GRADE A
Nov 21, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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CUBAN SHACK in Downtown Brooklyn DUMBO Boerum Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CUBAN SHACK last inspected?
- CUBAN SHACK was last inspected on October 30, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is CUBAN SHACK's current health grade?
- CUBAN SHACK currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has CUBAN SHACK had?
- CUBAN SHACK has 4 health inspections on record from November 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CUBAN SHACK?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CUBAN SHACK was 27 points on September 16, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CUBAN SHACK ever received a Grade C?
- No. CUBAN SHACK has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.