Sweet Catch

1222 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Seafood
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Sweet Catch, the earliest from 2024. Sweet Catch was last inspected on Jan 23, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

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

Sweet Catch's latest score of 67 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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
67
Dec 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
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
70
May 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
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
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 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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet Catch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweet Catch on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweet Catch?

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

How does Sweet Catch compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Sweet Catch most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Sweet Catch's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sweet Catch 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 Sweet Catch inspected?

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