No.5 Restaurant
968 58 STREET, Brooklyn, 11219
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (7 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 22, 2026
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
CriticalA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | Grade B | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 2 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
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