Smith Deli

23 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
American
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Smith Deli stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 24, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Smith Deli is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Jun 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
70
May 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
78
Dec 5, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smith Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smith Deli on file is from Jul 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smith Deli?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Smith Deli.

How does Smith Deli compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Smith Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Smith Deli have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Smith Deli 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 Smith Deli inspected?

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