DAVID'S BRISKET HOUSE in Bedford Stuyvesant (West)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 29, 2025
📍 533 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11216 ·
🍽️ Sandwiches
Overview
David's Brisket House in Bed-Stuy has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH since 2022, though the restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 12 points. Across 9 inspections from 2022 to 2025, the restaurant has received Grade A on 3 occasions and Grade C on 1 occasion.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
3
Grade A Inspections
DAVID'S BRISKET HOUSE in Bedford Stuyvesant (West): Emergency Closures (2)
DAVID'S BRISKET HOUSE in Bedford Stuyvesant (West): Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE A
Aug 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Thawing procedure improper.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
GRADE C
May 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 4
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
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.
🚫 CLOSURE
May 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 82
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Non-food contact surface or equipment m...
🚫 CLOSURE
May 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 82
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.
Violations:
10F
Apr 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Co...
Apr 11, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
Oct 5, 2024
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
GRADE A
May 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without ...
GRADE A
Nov 2, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected...
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DAVID'S BRISKET HOUSE in Bedford Stuyvesant (West): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DAVID'S BRISKET HOUSE last inspected?
- DAVID'S BRISKET HOUSE was last inspected on August 29, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is DAVID'S BRISKET HOUSE's current health grade?
- DAVID'S BRISKET HOUSE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has DAVID'S BRISKET HOUSE been closed by NYC Health?
- DAVID'S BRISKET HOUSE has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has DAVID'S BRISKET HOUSE had?
- DAVID'S BRISKET HOUSE has 9 health inspections on record from November 2022 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at DAVID'S BRISKET HOUSE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DAVID'S BRISKET HOUSE was 82 points on May 12, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.