Happy Fresh Tortilla Grill

299 7 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show five inspections at Happy Fresh Tortilla Grill stretching back to 2024. On Mar 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

“Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Happy Fresh Tortilla Grill's latest score is in line with the Brooklyn average of 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

06D

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Oct 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 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 rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

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

09C

10F

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

Oct 2, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 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

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

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

10B

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

08A

Apr 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

10G

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Mar 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

04L

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

04K

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

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

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Happy Fresh Tortilla Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Happy Fresh Tortilla Grill on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Happy Fresh Tortilla Grill?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Happy Fresh Tortilla Grill.

How does Happy Fresh Tortilla Grill compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Happy Fresh Tortilla Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Happy Fresh Tortilla Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Happy Fresh Tortilla Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Happy Fresh Tortilla Grill 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 Happy Fresh Tortilla Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Happy Fresh Tortilla Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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