Miriam

79 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Mar 7, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Miriam has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The latest visit found one violation, down from two violations the time before.

When inspectors have written things up, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 7, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Dec 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
May 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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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
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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Miriam last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Miriam on file is from Mar 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Miriam?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Miriam.

How does Miriam compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Miriam most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Miriam's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Miriam have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Miriam 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 Miriam inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Miriam is inspected around two times per year on average.