NOOK in Bushwick (West)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026
📍 45 IRVING AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11237 ·
🍽️ Sandwiches
Overview
NOOK in Bushwick holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 5 points on its most recent inspection. The sandwich shop has maintained Grade A on 3 of its 4 inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
NOOK in Bushwick (West): Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Jan 5, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Violations:
10H
GRADE A
Aug 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 2
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
May 6, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment o...
GRADE A
Nov 2, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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 made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to...
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NOOK in Bushwick (West): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was NOOK last inspected?
- NOOK was last inspected on January 5, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 5 points.
- What is NOOK's current health grade?
- NOOK currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has NOOK had?
- NOOK has 4 health inspections on record from November 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at NOOK?
- The worst inspection score recorded at NOOK was 27 points on May 6, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has NOOK ever received a Grade C?
- No. NOOK has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.