Grade AAmericanNo recent inspection
Smith Deli
23 SMITH STREET, Brooklyn, 11201
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 24, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 24, 2025
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| May 15, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Dec 5, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 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.
- 2 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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