The Little Whiskey

36 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
American
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, The Little Whiskey has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Mar 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up three times.

The Little Whiskey scores about where you'd expect for a Brooklyn restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
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
78
Nov 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
May 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Little Whiskey last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Little Whiskey on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Little Whiskey?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Little Whiskey.

How does The Little Whiskey compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has The Little Whiskey's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Little Whiskey 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 Little Whiskey inspected?

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