SPICE & GRILL.

NYC Health Dept

441 MYRTLE AVENUE · BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY

Closed by NYC Health Dept, May 2026. Reopened May 2026.

6 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected May 2026 · 15 critical violations in the last 12 months · closure on record May 2026.

CLOSURE ON RECORD

Closed by NYC Health Dept on May 5, 2026. Reopened May 11, 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
30
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 11
2026
PASS 1 violation
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
MAY 5
2026
FAIL 15 violations 12 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
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, co
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical Employee Hygiene
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
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical Other
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish
Critical Pest Activity
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
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 liq
Not Critical Sanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Critical Food Temperature
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 dur
Critical Food Temperature
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Critical Food Temperature
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
MAR 25
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Critical Food Temperature
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 dur
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
DEC 18
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
Critical Food Temperature
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 dur
JUN 24
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Critical Employee Hygiene
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
Not Critical Other
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 dispen
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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JUN 24
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Employee Hygiene
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

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