Spoons

2923 Avenue J, Brooklyn, NY 11210
Jewish / Kosher
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Spoons three times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 4, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Spoons scores about where you'd expect for a Brooklyn restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Nov 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
78
May 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spoons last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Spoons on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Spoons?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Spoons.

How does Spoons compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Spoons most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Spoons' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Spoons have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Spoons inspected?

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