Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
23
Last inspection
April 14, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
23 / 0
Banks Tavern currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 14, 2025 found 4 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 23 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Latest Inspection Details
April 14, 2025
- Date
- April 14, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 23
- Critical points
- 23
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 4 (4 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Apr 14, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Banks Tavern does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Banks Tavern's latest score: 23
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Banks Tavern's current NYC health grade?
Banks Tavern currently has a N grade.
When was Banks Tavern last inspected?
Banks Tavern was last inspected on April 14, 2025.
What was Banks Tavern's latest inspection score?
Banks Tavern's latest inspection score was 23 points.
How many violations did Banks Tavern have in its latest inspection?
Banks Tavern had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Banks Tavern located?
Banks Tavern is located at 19 Greenpoint Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11222.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50156697
Last updated: July 3, 2026
