PUFF'S in Crown Heights (North)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 11, 2026
📍 812 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11216 ·
🍽️ Caribbean
Overview
Puff's, a Caribbean restaurant in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, holds a Grade C from NYC DOHMH with an inspection score of 42 points. The restaurant has received 4 inspections in 2024, with the current Grade C being its only graded result on record and no emergency closures.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
PUFF'S in Crown Heights (North): Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
May 11, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
Dec 10, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 16
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly ...
GRADE C
Jul 24, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 42
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked...
Jun 10, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 48
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen b...
Jun 10, 2024
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Violations:
16-02
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PUFF'S in Crown Heights (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PUFF'S last inspected?
- PUFF'S was last inspected on May 11, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 2 points.
- What is PUFF'S's current health grade?
- PUFF'S currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has PUFF'S had?
- PUFF'S has 5 health inspections on record from June 2024 through May 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at PUFF'S?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PUFF'S was 48 points on June 10, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has PUFF'S ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. PUFF'S has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.