Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
24
Last inspection
November 17, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
20 / 4
Lantern currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 17, 2025 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 24 points.
Latest Violations
3 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.
- 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.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
November 17, 2025
- Date
- November 17, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 24
- Critical points
- 20
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Nov 17, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 9, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 13, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Lantern has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: July 2024 and March 2023. Its latest score was 11, slightly higher than its March 2023 score of 5.
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.
Lantern's latest score: 24
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lantern's current NYC health grade?
Lantern does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Lantern last inspected?
Lantern was last inspected on November 17, 2025.
What was Lantern's latest inspection score?
Lantern's latest inspection score was 24 points.
How many violations did Lantern have in its latest inspection?
Lantern had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Lantern located?
Lantern is located at 101 Montague 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: 41156192
Last updated: June 26, 2026