NOTA BENE in Brighton Beach
⚠️ This facility has been closed 3 times by the NYC Health Department
REOPENED
Last inspected Feb 19, 2026
📍 282 BRIGHTON BEACH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Overview
Nota Bene in Brighton Beach has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 3 times since 2026. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 5 across 5 inspections conducted in 2026, and has no record of receiving Grade A, B, or C ratings.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
3
Closures
NOTA BENE in Brighton Beach: Emergency Closures (3)
NOTA BENE in Brighton Beach: Full Inspection History (5 records)
✅ REOPENED
Feb 19, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 5
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. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Violations:
10B
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 12, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 26
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
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 10, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 20
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 5, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 74
Thawing procedure improper.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Feb 5, 2026
— 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.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessib...
NOTA BENE in Brighton Beach: News Coverage (1)
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NOTA BENE in Brighton Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was NOTA BENE last inspected?
- NOTA BENE was last inspected on February 19, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 5 points.
- What is NOTA BENE's current health grade?
- NOTA BENE currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has NOTA BENE been closed by NYC Health?
- NOTA BENE has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 3 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has NOTA BENE had?
- NOTA BENE has 5 health inspections on record from February 2026 through February 2026.
- What was the worst inspection score at NOTA BENE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at NOTA BENE was 74 points on February 5, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.