Vinny's Lunchbox

171 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223
American
Last inspected: Mar 28, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Vinny's Lunchbox has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 28, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food contact surface not properly washed”, which has been cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Brooklyn restaurants. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
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
74
Jan 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
Sep 26, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
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
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
74
Apr 28, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Duties of an officer of the department interfered with or obstructed.
07A
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.
08C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vinny's Lunchbox last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vinny's Lunchbox on file is from Mar 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vinny's Lunchbox?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vinny's Lunchbox.

How does Vinny's Lunchbox compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Vinny's Lunchbox most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Vinny's Lunchbox's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vinny's Lunchbox have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Vinny's Lunchbox 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 Vinny's Lunchbox inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vinny's Lunchbox is inspected roughly once per year on average.