Caribbean · Park Slope
BK9 health grade & inspection history
62 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: C (Feb 7, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jun 4, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02GCritical violation
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.
- 03ACritical violation
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
- 04LCritical violation
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 04NCritical violation
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
BK9 inspection history
2 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2025 | — | 37 | 7 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 4, 2025 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Feb 7, 2025 | C | 35 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Sep 13, 2024 | — | 42 | 9 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 13, 2024 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 30, 2022 | — | 19 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection |
| Nov 17, 2022 | C | 47 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jun 8, 2022 | — | 29 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 8, 2022 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 02GRecorded in 5 inspections
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
- 08ARecorded in 5 inspections
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
- 04LRecorded in 4 inspections
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
- 04NRecorded in 3 inspections
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
- 04HRecorded in 3 inspections
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
- 20-06Recorded in 2 inspections
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
- 02BRecorded in 2 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Official location
BK9 on the map
Common questions
BK9 inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for BK9?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is C, dated Feb 7, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 37 violation points.
When was BK9 last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jun 4, 2025.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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