Skinflints Restaurant

7902 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

American

Last inspected: Nov 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Skinflints Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.

03B

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

Oct 12, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10F

Dec 13, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 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

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

04H

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

04L

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Skinflints Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Skinflints Restaurant on file is from Nov 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Skinflints Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Skinflints Restaurant.

How does Skinflints Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Skinflints Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Skinflints Restaurant 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 Skinflints Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Skinflints Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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