SURF CITY in Coney Island Sea Gate
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Oct 7, 2025
📍 837 SURF AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11224 ·
🍽️ Pizza
Overview
Surf City in Coney Island has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 2 times since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z, the result of an emergency closure following an inspection that revealed imminent public health hazards. Of 4 inspections on record, the restaurant earned a Grade A on one occasion.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
SURF CITY in Coney Island Sea Gate: Emergency Closures (2)
SURF CITY in Coney Island Sea Gate: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE Z
Oct 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 4
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 51
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed a...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 51
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
GRADE A
Jun 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 dispos...
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SURF CITY in Coney Island Sea Gate: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SURF CITY last inspected?
- SURF CITY was last inspected on October 7, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 4 points.
- What is SURF CITY's current health grade?
- SURF CITY currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has SURF CITY been closed by NYC Health?
- SURF CITY 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 SURF CITY had?
- SURF CITY has 4 health inspections on record from June 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at SURF CITY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SURF CITY was 51 points on September 30, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.