The Big Whiskey
524 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn, 11211
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected May 7, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 7, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Oct 14, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
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