Kingston 8

1067 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Kingston 8 has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Kingston 8 was last inspected on Oct 14, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from zero violations up to three.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Kingston 8 on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Sep 1, 2025

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Jul 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

04L

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

02B

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

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

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

09C

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

08A

Mar 25, 2024

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.

28-03

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kingston 8 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kingston 8 on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kingston 8?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kingston 8.

How does Kingston 8 compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Kingston 8 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Kingston 8's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kingston 8 have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about zero per visit to around three more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kingston 8 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 Kingston 8 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kingston 8 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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