TASTE OF THE CITY FRESH GRILL in Flatbush
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026
📍 1368 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11210 ·
🍽️ Caribbean
Overview
Taste of the City Fresh Grill in Flatbush has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z with a score of 68 points across 7 inspections, including 1 Grade C result and no Grade A or B results on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
TASTE OF THE CITY FRESH GRILL in Flatbush: Emergency Closures (2)
TASTE OF THE CITY FRESH GRILL in Flatbush: Full Inspection History (7 records)
Jan 27, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 44
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 undern...
Jan 27, 2026
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Original label for smoking products sold or offered for sale.
Violations:
15-22
GRADE Z
May 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 68
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermo...
Mar 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 43
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily acce...
GRADE C
Feb 2, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 9
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 12, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 79
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests....
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 12, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 79
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Violations:
06C
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TASTE OF THE CITY FRESH GRILL in Flatbush: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TASTE OF THE CITY FRESH GRILL last inspected?
- TASTE OF THE CITY FRESH GRILL was last inspected on January 27, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 44 points.
- What is TASTE OF THE CITY FRESH GRILL's current health grade?
- TASTE OF THE CITY FRESH GRILL currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has TASTE OF THE CITY FRESH GRILL been closed by NYC Health?
- TASTE OF THE CITY FRESH GRILL 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 TASTE OF THE CITY FRESH GRILL had?
- TASTE OF THE CITY FRESH GRILL has 7 health inspections on record from September 2022 through January 2026. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at TASTE OF THE CITY FRESH GRILL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TASTE OF THE CITY FRESH GRILL was 79 points on September 12, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.