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Nook: health inspection history
45 Irving Avenue, New York City, NY 11237
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- Address
- 45 Irving Avenue, New York City, NY 11237
- Borough
- Brooklyn
- Cuisine (as listed)
- Sandwiches
- Most recent grade
- Grade A issued Jan 5, 2026
- Latest inspection
- Jan 5, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
- Records shown
- 3 inspections, May 6, 2024 to Jan 5, 2026
Across these 3 inspection records, the health department cited 9 violations, of which 4 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 5 points. Among 235 graded restaurants in ZIP 11237, the median score behind the latest grade is 12 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.
Inspection history
Jan 5, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 10HNot critical 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.
- 10FNot critical 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.
Aug 16, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 2Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 10FNot critical 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.
May 6, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06ECritical Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10DNot critical 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.
- 10BNot critical 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.
- 04JCritical Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
- 06FCritical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.