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The Bushwick Diner

299 Wyckoff Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
American
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
52
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, The Bushwick Diner has six inspections in the public record. On Nov 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

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

That's lower than the typical Brooklyn restaurant, which scores around 77. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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
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 in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
52
Aug 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
74
Feb 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
70
Dec 1, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
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
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
58
Mar 23, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Feb 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 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
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Bushwick Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Bushwick Diner on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Bushwick Diner?

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

How does The Bushwick Diner compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

The Bushwick Diner most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has The Bushwick Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Bushwick Diner have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Bushwick Diner means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is The Bushwick Diner inspected?

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

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