DON'T CALL ME SHIRLEY in Bedford Stuyvesant (West)
Latest: GRADE N
Last inspected Nov 17, 2025
📍 346 FRANKLIN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11238 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Don't Call Me Shirley in Bed-Stuy has not yet received a letter grade from NYC DOHMH. The American restaurant scored 81 points on its most recent inspection in 2025, which exceeds the threshold for Grade C and indicates the establishment is currently not in compliance with health code standards. The restaurant has 12 inspections on record, all from 2025, with no emergency closures documented.
12
Inspections on Record
Grade N
Current Grade
DON'T CALL ME SHIRLEY in Bedford Stuyvesant (West): Full Inspection History (12 records)
GRADE N
Nov 17, 2025
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 81
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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...
Nov 17, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Violations:
20-01
GRADE N
Nov 17, 2025
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 81
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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...
Nov 17, 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
GRADE N
Nov 17, 2025
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 81
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 or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Violations:
06C
Nov 17, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
GRADE N
Nov 17, 2025
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 81
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
Nov 17, 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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor n...
GRADE N
Nov 17, 2025
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 81
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 or dispensed directly by the vendor.
“Choking first aid�...
Nov 17, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
“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.
GRADE N
Nov 17, 2025
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 81
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, o...
Nov 17, 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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storag...
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DON'T CALL ME SHIRLEY in Bedford Stuyvesant (West): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DON'T CALL ME SHIRLEY last inspected?
- DON'T CALL ME SHIRLEY was last inspected on November 17, 2025 (Grade N). The inspection score was 81 points.
- What is DON'T CALL ME SHIRLEY's current health grade?
- DON'T CALL ME SHIRLEY currently holds a Grade N.
- How many health inspections has DON'T CALL ME SHIRLEY had?
- DON'T CALL ME SHIRLEY has 12 health inspections on record.
- What was the worst inspection score at DON'T CALL ME SHIRLEY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DON'T CALL ME SHIRLEY was 81 points on November 17, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has DON'T CALL ME SHIRLEY ever received a Grade C?
- No. DON'T CALL ME SHIRLEY has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.