Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
45
Last inspection
November 18, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
28 / 17
Vice Lounge currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 18, 2025 found 14 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 45 points.
Latest Violations
5 critical · 9 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 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
- Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
- 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.
- 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.
- Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of Smoke-Free Air Act ("SFAA") prohibitions
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- Smoking or electronic cigarette use allowed in prohibited area
- Warning sign re dangers of hookah smoking not posted at or on each public entryway to Non-Tobacco Hookah Establishment (NTHE) patron
- Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
- Warning sign re dangers of hookah smoking not posted in each room or area of Non-Tobacco Hookah Establishment (NTHE) where smoking is allowed
Latest Inspection Details
November 18, 2025
- Date
- November 18, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 45
- Critical points
- 28
- Non-critical points
- 17
- Violations
- 14 (5 critical, 9 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Nov 18, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 9, 2024
Inspection Type: Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
Grade Trend
Vice Lounge does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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.
Vice Lounge's latest score: 45
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vice Lounge's current NYC health grade?
Vice Lounge does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Vice Lounge last inspected?
Vice Lounge was last inspected on November 18, 2025.
What was Vice Lounge's latest inspection score?
Vice Lounge's latest inspection score was 45 points.
How many violations did Vice Lounge have in its latest inspection?
Vice Lounge had 14 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 9 non-critical violations.
Where is Vice Lounge located?
Vice Lounge is located at 211 Kings Highway in Brooklyn, NY 11223.
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: 50085171
Last updated: June 26, 2026