Grade AIrish

Smith's Tavern

440 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11215

Should you eat here?

Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (3 months ago).

Last inspected May 5, 2026 · New York City health department

Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
May 5, 2026	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (1 critical)
Mar 24, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (2 critical)
Aug 2, 2024	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2 (1 critical)
Jul 3, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	6 (2 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

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