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Greek · Park Slope
SIMPLY GREEK health grade & inspection history
242 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11215
40 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: B (Nov 20, 2024). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Feb 4, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Feb 4, 2026Inspection date
8Violations recorded
5Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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.
- 02HCritical violation
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 or less within 4 additional hours.
- 04KCritical violation
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 04MCritical violation
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10B
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.
- 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
SIMPLY GREEK inspection history
17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | — | 40 | 8 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 20, 2024 | B | 23 | 7 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Dec 4, 2023 | — | 52 | 9 | Cycle Inspection / 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.
- 08ARecorded in 3 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10FRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
- 02GRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 02HRecorded in 2 inspections
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 or less within 4 additional hours.
- 04MRecorded in 2 inspections
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 04NRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
SIMPLY GREEK on the map
Common questions
SIMPLY GREEK inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for SIMPLY GREEK?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is B, dated Nov 20, 2024. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 40 violation points.
When was SIMPLY GREEK last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Feb 4, 2026.
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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