Spice Fifty Two

5120 13 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219

Jewish / Kosher

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Spice Fifty Two three times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 11, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near two.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food contact surface not properly washed, showing up one time.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Spice Fifty Two on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

06D

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

Sep 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

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

Mar 21, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spice Fifty Two last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Spice Fifty Two on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Spice Fifty Two?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Spice Fifty Two.

How does Spice Fifty Two compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Spice Fifty Two most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Spice Fifty Two's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Spice Fifty Two have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Spice Fifty Two 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 Spice Fifty Two inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Spice Fifty Two is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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