Five Iron Golf

138 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

American

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The latest visit found two violations, down from seven violations the time before.

Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Five Iron Golf is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 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

Dec 13, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

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

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

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

08A

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

08C

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Five Iron Golf last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Five Iron Golf on file is from Mar 12, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Five Iron Golf?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Five Iron Golf.

How does Five Iron Golf compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Five Iron Golf most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Five Iron Golf's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Five Iron Golf have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about seven previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Five Iron Golf means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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