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Court Street Grocers

485 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
American
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show six inspections at Court Street Grocers stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 12, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The most recent inspection turned up four violations, more than the two found previously.

The most common issue across all inspections has been cold TCS food item held above 41 °F, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Court Street Grocers on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
Mar 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Mar 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.
28-03
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
47
Mar 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
67
Sep 21, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Court Street Grocers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Court Street Grocers on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Court Street Grocers?

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

How does Court Street Grocers compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Court Street Grocers most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Court Street Grocers's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Court Street Grocers have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Court Street Grocers 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 Court Street Grocers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Court Street Grocers is inspected around two times per year on average.

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