Kelly's Tavern

9259 4 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

American

Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Kelly's Tavern three times, with records going back to 2022. Kelly's Tavern was last inspected on Sep 3, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The most recent inspection turned up three violations, more than the two found previously.

When inspectors have written things up, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Kelly's Tavern trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

Nov 28, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

Oct 19, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kelly's Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kelly's Tavern on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kelly's Tavern?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kelly's Tavern.

How does Kelly's Tavern compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Kelly's Tavern most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Kelly's Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kelly's Tavern have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kelly's Tavern 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 Kelly's Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kelly's Tavern is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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