Bismilah Restaurant

2160 Bath Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Indian
Last inspected: Oct 25, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Bismilah Restaurant stretching back to 2023. On Oct 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Bismilah Restaurant trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
61
Aug 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
64
Dec 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
02G
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bismilah Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bismilah Restaurant on file is from Oct 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bismilah Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bismilah Restaurant.

How does Bismilah Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Bismilah Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Bismilah Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bismilah Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bismilah Restaurant 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 Bismilah Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bismilah Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.