Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
11
Last inspection
March 13, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 4
The Drift currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 13, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 11 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 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.
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.
- Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Latest Inspection Details
March 13, 2025
- Date
- March 13, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 11
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Mar 13, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 13, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 3, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 29, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
The Drift has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: March 2025 and February 2023. Its latest score was 11, lower than its February 2023 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.
The Drift's latest score: 11
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Drift's current NYC health grade?
The Drift currently has a A grade.
When was The Drift last inspected?
The Drift was last inspected on March 13, 2025.
What was The Drift's latest inspection score?
The Drift's latest inspection score was 11 points.
How many violations did The Drift have in its latest inspection?
The Drift had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is The Drift located?
The Drift is located at 579 Meeker Avenue 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: 50053680
Last updated: June 26, 2026