TOM'S RESTAURANT in Prospect Heights
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Mar 21, 2026
📍 782 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11238 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Tom's Restaurant in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z with a score of 22 across 8 inspections, though it received Grade A on 2 of those inspections.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
TOM'S RESTAURANT in Prospect Heights: Emergency Closures (2)
TOM'S RESTAURANT in Prospect Heights: Full Inspection History (8 records)
Mar 21, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Violations:
10G
GRADE Z
Dec 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active nec...
Sep 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
GRADE P
Dec 5, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 9
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 1, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 80
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
TCS food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °F or below within 4 hours.
Food, supplies, or equipment not...
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 1, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 80
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Violations:
06C
GRADE A
Jan 19, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
GRADE A
Jan 27, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drai...
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TOM'S RESTAURANT in Prospect Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TOM'S RESTAURANT last inspected?
- TOM'S RESTAURANT was last inspected on March 21, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 23 points.
- What is TOM'S RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- TOM'S RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has TOM'S RESTAURANT been closed by NYC Health?
- TOM'S RESTAURANT 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 TOM'S RESTAURANT had?
- TOM'S RESTAURANT has 8 health inspections on record from January 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at TOM'S RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TOM'S RESTAURANT was 80 points on December 1, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.