The Craic

488 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Irish
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited The Craic three times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 12, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Brooklyn restaurants. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
74
Aug 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
86
Dec 8, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Craic last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Craic on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does The Craic compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

The Craic most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has The Craic's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Craic have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Craic 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 The Craic inspected?

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