FRESH GRILL in Flatbush
⚠️ This facility has been closed 3 times by the NYC Health Department
REOPENED
Last inspected May 28, 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.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
3
Closures
FRESH GRILL in Flatbush: Emergency Closures (3)
FRESH GRILL in Flatbush: Full Inspection History (9 records)
✅ REOPENED
May 28, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / 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
May 22, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 73
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
TCS food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at ro...
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
FRESH GRILL in Flatbush: News Coverage (1)
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FRESH GRILL in Flatbush: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was FRESH GRILL last inspected?
- FRESH GRILL was last inspected on May 28, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 2 points.
- What is FRESH GRILL's current health grade?
- FRESH GRILL currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has FRESH GRILL been closed by NYC Health?
- FRESH GRILL 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 FRESH GRILL had?
- FRESH GRILL has 9 health inspections on record from September 2022 through May 2026. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at FRESH GRILL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at 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.