Spoons

5001 13 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219

Jewish / Kosher

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Spoons appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 29, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Spoons is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

04L

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

08A

Aug 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 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

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Mar 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

06D

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

10B

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

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

Jan 19, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

06D

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spoons last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Spoons on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Spoons?

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

How does Spoons compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Spoons' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Spoons have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Spoons 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 Spoons inspected?

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

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