Margez Grill House

1018 Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY 11230

Jewish / Kosher

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 22, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

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

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Margez Grill House's latest score of 47 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 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

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

04L

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

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

08A

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

28-06

Oct 9, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

06D

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

02B

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

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

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

09C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Margez Grill House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Margez Grill House on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Margez Grill House?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Margez Grill House.

How does Margez Grill House compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Margez Grill House most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Margez Grill House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Margez Grill House have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Margez Grill House means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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