Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
10
Last inspection
January 15, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 4
Brooklyn Lantern currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 15, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 10 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Non-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.
- 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
January 15, 2025
- Date
- January 15, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 10
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jan 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 22, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 9, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Brooklyn Lantern has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2025 and March 2024. Its latest score was 10, lower than its March 2024 score of 12.
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.
Brooklyn Lantern's latest score: 10
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn Lantern's current NYC health grade?
Brooklyn Lantern currently has a A grade.
When was Brooklyn Lantern last inspected?
Brooklyn Lantern was last inspected on January 15, 2025.
What was Brooklyn Lantern's latest inspection score?
Brooklyn Lantern's latest inspection score was 10 points.
How many violations did Brooklyn Lantern have in its latest inspection?
Brooklyn Lantern had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Brooklyn Lantern located?
Brooklyn Lantern is located at 77 Box Street in Brooklyn, NY 11222.
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: 50098478
Last updated: June 26, 2026