TASTY BITES in Kensington
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
CLOSED
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026
📍 95 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11218 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Tasty Bites in Kensington has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors once since 2025. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 52 points across 5 inspections. Grade Z indicates the restaurant is not operating under a valid permit.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Closure
TASTY BITES in Kensington: Emergency Closures (1)
TASTY BITES in Kensington: Full Inspection History (5 records)
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 7, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 86
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, ...
Apr 7, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
Violations:
18-11
Oct 1, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 25
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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 disposed of.
Hot TCS food ite...
GRADE Z
Aug 12, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 52
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F...
May 13, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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 disposed of.
Cold TCS food it...
TASTY BITES in Kensington: News Coverage (1)
CLOSED Tasty Bites on Church Ave Closed by Health Dept - Brooklyn Published Apr 11, 2026Browse Related
TASTY BITES in Kensington: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TASTY BITES last inspected?
- TASTY BITES was last inspected on April 7, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 86 points.
- What is TASTY BITES's current health grade?
- TASTY BITES currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has TASTY BITES been closed by NYC Health?
- TASTY BITES has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has TASTY BITES had?
- TASTY BITES has 5 health inspections on record from May 2025 through April 2026.
- What was the worst inspection score at TASTY BITES?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TASTY BITES was 86 points on April 7, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.