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American · 379 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
January 7, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 3
Defonte's Sandwich Shop currently has an A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 7, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Defonte's Sandwich Shop currently has an A grade.
Defonte's Sandwich Shop was last inspected on January 7, 2026.
Defonte's Sandwich Shop's latest inspection score was 13 points.
Defonte's Sandwich Shop had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
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: 40667588
Last updated: October 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Defonte's Sandwich Shop's most recent graded inspection in January 2026 was an A, after a C in November 2023.
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.
Defonte's Sandwich Shop's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Defonte's Sandwich Shop is located at 379 Columbia Street in Brooklyn, NY 11231.
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