The Boil

242 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Seafood
Last inspected: Mar 7, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The Boil has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 7, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The pattern that stands out is “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, which has been cited two times.

The Boil's latest score of 86 sits above the Brooklyn average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 7, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Dec 7, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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, 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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
70
May 2, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Boil last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Boil on file is from Mar 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Boil?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Boil.

How does The Boil compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

The Boil most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has The Boil's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Boil have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Boil 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 Boil inspected?

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