Nitehawk Cinema

188 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215
American
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Nitehawk Cinema three times, with records going back to 2023. On Aug 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
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
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
82
Feb 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
Apr 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nitehawk Cinema last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nitehawk Cinema on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nitehawk Cinema?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nitehawk Cinema.

How does Nitehawk Cinema compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Nitehawk Cinema most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Nitehawk Cinema's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nitehawk Cinema have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nitehawk Cinema 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 Nitehawk Cinema inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nitehawk Cinema is inspected roughly once per year on average.