THE CUSTOM HOUSE in Brooklyn Heights

Latest: GRADE A Last inspected Jan 13, 2026
📍 139 MONTAGUE STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11201  ·  🍽️ American  ·  🚇 Borough Hall, Jay Street-MetroTech
Overview

The Custom House in Brooklyn Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.

5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections

THE CUSTOM HOUSE in Brooklyn Heights: Full Inspection History (5 records)

GRADE A Jan 13, 2026 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations: 08A
GRADE A Jul 10, 2024 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after eac...
Violations: 10H 06D 10F
GRADE A Mar 20, 2023 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 8
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
Violations: 06D 10F
Feb 2, 2023 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station) Food...
Violations: 08A 02B 19-06 06D 10F 04L
Feb 2, 2023 — Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Hot TCS ...
Violations: 19-06 06D 02B
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THE CUSTOM HOUSE in Brooklyn Heights: Frequently Asked Questions

When was THE CUSTOM HOUSE last inspected?
THE CUSTOM HOUSE was last inspected on January 13, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
What is THE CUSTOM HOUSE's current health grade?
THE CUSTOM HOUSE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
How many health inspections has THE CUSTOM HOUSE had?
THE CUSTOM HOUSE has 5 health inspections on record from February 2023 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
What was the worst inspection score at THE CUSTOM HOUSE?
The worst inspection score recorded at THE CUSTOM HOUSE was 23 points on February 2, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
Has THE CUSTOM HOUSE ever received a Grade C?
No. THE CUSTOM HOUSE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.