16 Handles
Going back to 2023, 16 Handles has four inspections in the public record. On Jan 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor”, showing up three times.
By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting 16 Handles on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 16 Handles last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 16 Handles on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 16 Handles?
Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 16 Handles.
How does 16 Handles compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?
16 Handles most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.
Has 16 Handles' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 16 Handles have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 16 Handles means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is 16 Handles inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 16 Handles is inspected around two times per year on average.