Milk & Honey Cafe
1119 NEWKIRK AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11230
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (6 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 15, 2026
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Aug 2, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 12 (8 critical) |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
| Jan 4, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Feb 14, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 7×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 6×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 6×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 6×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 9 rodent inspections on record, 4 finding rat activity.
- 9 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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