Vice Lounge

211 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11223

American

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 18, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: 14 violations versus two before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been no hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Vice Lounge's 30 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 9 minor violations.

View 14 violations

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

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale

15-21

Warning sign re dangers of hookah smoking not posted at or on each public entryway to non-tobacco hookah establishment (nthe) patron

15-32

Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of smoke-free air act ("sfaa") prohibitions

15-42

Warning sign re dangers of hookah smoking not posted in each room or area of non-tobacco hookah establishment (nthe) where smoking is allowed

15-33

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

Smoking or electronic cigarette use allowed in prohibited area

15-01

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

May 9, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

05D

Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided

16-06

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vice Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vice Lounge on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vice Lounge?

Across the inspection record, no hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vice Lounge.

How does Vice Lounge compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Vice Lounge most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Vice Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Vice Lounge have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around 14 more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Vice Lounge 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.

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