The Big Whiskey

524 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

American

Last inspected: May 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited The Big Whiskey three times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from May 7, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so The Big Whiskey is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 7, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Oct 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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

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

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

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Oct 14, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Big Whiskey last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Big Whiskey on file is from May 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does The Big Whiskey compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has The Big Whiskey's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Big Whiskey 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 The Big Whiskey inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Big Whiskey is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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