SPICES CUISINE in Bedford Stuyvesant (West)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 3 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026
📍 1199 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Overview
Spices Cuisine in Bed-Stuy has been subjected to 3 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2025. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 27 across 5 inspections recorded between 2025 and 2026.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
3
Closures
SPICES CUISINE in Bedford Stuyvesant (West): Emergency Closures (3)
SPICES CUISINE in Bedford Stuyvesant (West): Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE Z
Mar 11, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 27
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Violations:
04H
✅ REOPENED
Dec 26, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening 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
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 17, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 84
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, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 17, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 84
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, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 17, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 84
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, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage ...
SPICES CUISINE in Bedford Stuyvesant (West): News Coverage (2)
GRADE B Spices Cuisine Gets Grade B After Inspection - Brooklyn Published Mar 21, 2026 CLOSED Spices Cuisine Closed by Health Dept - Brooklyn Published Mar 3, 2026Browse Related
SPICES CUISINE in Bedford Stuyvesant (West): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SPICES CUISINE last inspected?
- SPICES CUISINE was last inspected on March 11, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 27 points.
- What is SPICES CUISINE's current health grade?
- SPICES CUISINE currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has SPICES CUISINE been closed by NYC Health?
- SPICES CUISINE 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 SPICES CUISINE had?
- SPICES CUISINE has 5 health inspections on record from December 2025 through March 2026.
- What was the worst inspection score at SPICES CUISINE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SPICES CUISINE was 84 points on December 17, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.