Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
22
Last inspection
November 15, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
20 / 2
Hollow Nickel currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 15, 2025 found 4 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 22 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-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.
Latest Inspection Details
November 15, 2025
- Date
- November 15, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 22
- Critical points
- 20
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 4 (3 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Nov 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 29, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 13, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Hollow Nickel has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: April 2024 and June 2023. Its latest score was 10, slightly higher than its June 2023 score of 9.
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.
Hollow Nickel's latest score: 22
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hollow Nickel's current NYC health grade?
Hollow Nickel does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Hollow Nickel last inspected?
Hollow Nickel was last inspected on November 15, 2025.
What was Hollow Nickel's latest inspection score?
Hollow Nickel's latest inspection score was 22 points.
How many violations did Hollow Nickel have in its latest inspection?
Hollow Nickel had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Hollow Nickel located?
Hollow Nickel is located at 494 Atlantic 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: 41683490
Last updated: June 26, 2026