Chock Full O' Nuts

1508 Avenue J, Brooklyn, NY 11230

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Chock Full O' Nuts, the earliest from 2023. On Oct 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up one violation, compared to five violations previously.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

06D

Dec 26, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.

04O

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

09C

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

Aug 2, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

Nov 16, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 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

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Mar 16, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chock Full O' Nuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chock Full O' Nuts on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chock Full O' Nuts?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chock Full O' Nuts.

How does Chock Full O' Nuts compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Chock Full O' Nuts most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Chock Full O' Nuts's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chock Full O' Nuts have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chock Full O' Nuts 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 Chock Full O' Nuts inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chock Full O' Nuts is inspected around two times per year on average.

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