Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
37
Last inspection
June 4, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
31 / 6
bk9 currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 4, 2025 found 8 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 37 points.
Latest Violations
5 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- 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 not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
June 4, 2025
- Date
- June 4, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 37
- Critical points
- 31
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 8 (5 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
6 inspections
Jun 4, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 7, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 13, 2024
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 30, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 17, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 8, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
bk9 has received a C grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: February 2025 and November 2022. Its latest score was 35, lower than its November 2022 score of 47.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
bk9's latest score: 37
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is bk9's current NYC health grade?
bk9 does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was bk9 last inspected?
bk9 was last inspected on June 4, 2025.
What was bk9's latest inspection score?
bk9's latest inspection score was 37 points.
How many violations did bk9 have in its latest inspection?
bk9 had 8 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is bk9 located?
bk9 is located at 62 5th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11217.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50039380
Last updated: June 26, 2026