The Canary

789 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238
American
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
45
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The inspection history at The Canary is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from four to six.

Across the inspection history, food contact surface not properly washed is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which The Canary's 45 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

2
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
45
Sep 22, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Canary last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Canary on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Canary?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited one time, more than any other issue at The Canary.

How does The Canary compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

The Canary most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has The Canary's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Canary have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around six more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Canary 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.