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Brooklyn Ball Factory

95 Montrose Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Brooklyn Ball Factory four times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 25, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Looking across the full record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 25, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78
Mar 3, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
50
Nov 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
May 2, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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
Haccp plan not approved or approved haccp plan not maintained on premises.
06G
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
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
Equipment used for rop not approved by the department
28-04
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
47

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brooklyn Ball Factory last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brooklyn Ball Factory on file is from Apr 25, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brooklyn Ball Factory?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brooklyn Ball Factory.

How does Brooklyn Ball Factory compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Brooklyn Ball Factory most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Brooklyn Ball Factory's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brooklyn Ball Factory have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brooklyn Ball Factory 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 Brooklyn Ball Factory inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brooklyn Ball Factory is inspected around two times per year on average.

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