Punta Cana Sportsbar

1204 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

American

Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Oct 15, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Punta Cana Sportsbar on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 15, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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

Haccp plan not approved or approved haccp plan not maintained on premises.

06G

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Equipment used for rop not approved by the department

28-04

Jul 2, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

06D

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

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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Punta Cana Sportsbar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Punta Cana Sportsbar on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Punta Cana Sportsbar compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Punta Cana Sportsbar most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Punta Cana Sportsbar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Punta Cana Sportsbar have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Punta Cana Sportsbar 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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