Sweetfish

1212 Avenue Z, Brooklyn, NY 11235

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Sweetfish has been inspected six times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 10, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

“Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Sweetfish's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

04L

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

06D

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

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

08A

Sep 11, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

7 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

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

04A

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

06D

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

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

08A

Mar 15, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

04A

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

04L

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

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

08A

Feb 17, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

04L

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

06D

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

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

08A

Jun 9, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations.

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Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

04A

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

May 26, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during 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

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweetfish last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweetfish on file is from Apr 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweetfish?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sweetfish.

How does Sweetfish compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Sweetfish's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sweetfish have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sweetfish 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 Sweetfish inspected?

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

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