THE KETTLE BLACK in Bay Ridge
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 27, 2025
📍 8622 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11209 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
The Kettle Black in Bay Ridge holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 4 points on its most recent inspection. Across 3 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has earned one Grade A and one Grade B, with no emergency closures on record.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
THE KETTLE BLACK in Bay Ridge: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Aug 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 4
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
GRADE B
Mar 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 24
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 to 41 °F...
Mar 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disr...
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THE KETTLE BLACK in Bay Ridge: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE KETTLE BLACK last inspected?
- THE KETTLE BLACK was last inspected on August 27, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 4 points.
- What is THE KETTLE BLACK's current health grade?
- THE KETTLE BLACK currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE KETTLE BLACK had?
- THE KETTLE BLACK has 3 health inspections on record from March 2023 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE KETTLE BLACK?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE KETTLE BLACK was 30 points on March 14, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE KETTLE BLACK ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE KETTLE BLACK has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.