HAPPY CANTEEN in Brooklyn
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 25, 2025
📍 1801C AVENUE U, Brooklyn, NY ·
🍽️ Japanese
Overview
Happy Canteen in Brooklyn holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. The Japanese restaurant has received Grade A on both of its graded inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
HAPPY CANTEEN in Brooklyn: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Nov 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Violations:
02G
Jun 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
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...
GRADE A
Sep 26, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Aug 1, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed...
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HAPPY CANTEEN in Brooklyn: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was HAPPY CANTEEN last inspected?
- HAPPY CANTEEN was last inspected on November 25, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is HAPPY CANTEEN's current health grade?
- HAPPY CANTEEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has HAPPY CANTEEN had?
- HAPPY CANTEEN has 4 health inspections on record from August 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at HAPPY CANTEEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at HAPPY CANTEEN was 37 points on June 26, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has HAPPY CANTEEN ever received a Grade C?
- No. HAPPY CANTEEN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.