Black Horse Pub

568 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
English
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
41
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Black Horse Pub three times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 22, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from four to eight.

Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Black Horse Pub's 41 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

3
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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.
02H
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
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
41
Apr 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78
Sep 27, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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.
10F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Black Horse Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Black Horse Pub on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Black Horse Pub?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Black Horse Pub.

How does Black Horse Pub compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Black Horse Pub most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Black Horse Pub's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Black Horse Pub have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around eight more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Black Horse Pub means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Black Horse Pub inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Black Horse Pub is inspected roughly once per year on average.