Hungarian Kosher

5009 16 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Jewish / Kosher
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Going back to 2022, Hungarian Kosher has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 5, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Hungarian Kosher trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
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
70
Oct 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
55
Jun 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
86
Sep 21, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 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
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungarian Kosher last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungarian Kosher on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungarian Kosher?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hungarian Kosher.

How does Hungarian Kosher compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Hungarian Kosher most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Hungarian Kosher's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hungarian Kosher have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hungarian Kosher 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 Hungarian Kosher inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hungarian Kosher is inspected roughly once per year on average.