Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
June 28, 2024
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 2
Sam's Restaurant currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 28, 2024 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- 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
- Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
Latest Inspection Details
June 28, 2024
- Date
- June 28, 2024
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Jun 28, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 24, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Sam's Restaurant has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: June 2024 and October 2022. Its latest score remained 12 in both inspections.
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.
Sam's Restaurant's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sam's Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
Sam's Restaurant currently has a A grade.
When was Sam's Restaurant last inspected?
Sam's Restaurant was last inspected on June 28, 2024.
What was Sam's Restaurant's latest inspection score?
Sam's Restaurant's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Sam's Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
Sam's Restaurant had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Sam's Restaurant located?
Sam's Restaurant is located at 238 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: 41599530
Last updated: June 26, 2026