RAY'S HOMETOWN BAR in Greenpoint
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 2, 2026
📍 905 LORIMER STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11222 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Ray's Hometown Bar in Greenpoint has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A from its most recent inspection, though it has received a Grade C on one prior inspection across its 6 total inspections dating back to 2022.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
RAY'S HOMETOWN BAR in Greenpoint: Emergency Closures (2)
RAY'S HOMETOWN BAR in Greenpoint: Full Inspection History (8 records)
May 2, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
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 2, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
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, ab...
GRADE A
Oct 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Violations:
06E
GRADE C
Jan 17, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 15, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 29
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 15, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 29
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Aug 5, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex glov...
Aug 5, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
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 accept...
Violations:
05D
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RAY'S HOMETOWN BAR in Greenpoint: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RAY'S HOMETOWN BAR last inspected?
- RAY'S HOMETOWN BAR was last inspected on May 2, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 24 points.
- What is RAY'S HOMETOWN BAR's current health grade?
- RAY'S HOMETOWN BAR currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has RAY'S HOMETOWN BAR been closed by NYC Health?
- RAY'S HOMETOWN BAR has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has RAY'S HOMETOWN BAR had?
- RAY'S HOMETOWN BAR has 8 health inspections on record from August 2022 through May 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at RAY'S HOMETOWN BAR?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RAY'S HOMETOWN BAR was 29 points on January 15, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.