Bee's Knees Provisions

215 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

American

Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Bee's Knees Provisions appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 27, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at one versus six before.

Food contact surface not properly washed accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Bee's Knees Provisions is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 27, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

May 15, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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.

04N

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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.

06C

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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.

10B

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.

19-07

Nov 14, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Jul 18, 2022

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bee's Knees Provisions last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bee's Knees Provisions on file is from Jun 27, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bee's Knees Provisions?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bee's Knees Provisions.

How does Bee's Knees Provisions compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Bee's Knees Provisions most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Bee's Knees Provisions's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bee's Knees Provisions have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bee's Knees Provisions means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bee's Knees Provisions inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bee's Knees Provisions is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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