Spices Cuisine

1199 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Spices Cuisine three times, with records going back to 2025. On Mar 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Spices Cuisine's latest score of 61 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
61
Dec 26, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Dec 17, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
03I
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
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
33

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spices Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Spices Cuisine on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Spices Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Spices Cuisine.

How does Spices Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Spices Cuisine most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Spices Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Spices Cuisine have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Spices Cuisine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.