Fantastic Bar & Lounge

4414 8 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

American

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Fantastic Bar & Lounge, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 4, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus four before.

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

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

08C

Jan 31, 2023

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Jan 23, 2023

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Written standard operating procedure (sop) approved by the department for refillable, reusable containers not available at the time of inspection. container construction improper

05H

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

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fantastic Bar & Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fantastic Bar & Lounge on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fantastic Bar & Lounge?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fantastic Bar & Lounge.

How does Fantastic Bar & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Fantastic Bar & Lounge most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Fantastic Bar & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fantastic Bar & Lounge have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fantastic Bar & Lounge 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 Fantastic Bar & Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fantastic Bar & Lounge is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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