The Custom House

139 Montague Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
American
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, The Custom House has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The Custom House's latest score is in line with the Brooklyn average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
78
Jul 10, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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
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
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
78
Mar 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
82
Feb 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Custom House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Custom House on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Custom House?

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

How does The Custom House compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

The Custom House most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has The Custom House's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Custom House 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 Custom House inspected?

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