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Dave & Buster's

625 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
American
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Dave & Buster's three times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 30, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after seven on the prior visit.

Looking across the full record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Dave & Buster's squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
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
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
74
Nov 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 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
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
39
May 30, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
Required succinct nutritional statements not posted on menu(s) for adults and children (2,000 calories per day for adults)
16-04
Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served in portions, the size and content of which are standardized.
16-03
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dave & Buster's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dave & Buster's on file is from Apr 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dave & Buster's?

Across the inspection record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dave & Buster's.

How does Dave & Buster's compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Dave & Buster's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Dave & Buster's's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dave & Buster's have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about seven previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dave & Buster's 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 Dave & Buster's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dave & Buster's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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