Obscure/Bushwick Comedy Club

259 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

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Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 7, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The latest visit found five violations, down from six violations the time before.

That's lower than the typical Brooklyn restaurant, which scores around 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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

04H

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

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

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Oct 28, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Obscure/Bushwick Comedy Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Obscure/Bushwick Comedy Club on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Obscure/Bushwick Comedy Club compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Obscure/Bushwick Comedy Club most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Obscure/Bushwick Comedy Club's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Obscure/Bushwick Comedy Club have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Obscure/Bushwick Comedy Club means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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