Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
14
Last inspection
May 22, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 4
Congress currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 22, 2026 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 14 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Latest Inspection Details
May 22, 2026
- Date
- May 22, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 14
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 4 (2 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
May 22, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 16, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Congress received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in October 2024 with a score of 10.
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.
Congress's latest score: 14
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Congress's current NYC health grade?
Congress does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Congress last inspected?
Congress was last inspected on May 22, 2026.
What was Congress's latest inspection score?
Congress's latest inspection score was 14 points.
How many violations did Congress have in its latest inspection?
Congress had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Congress located?
Congress is located at 208 Court Street in Brooklyn, NY 11201.
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: 50004932
Last updated: June 26, 2026