Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
29
Last inspection
January 17, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
24 / 5
Desert 5 Spot currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 17, 2026 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 29 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Latest Inspection Details
January 17, 2026
- Date
- January 17, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 29
- Critical points
- 24
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Jan 17, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Desert 5 Spot 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.
Desert 5 Spot's latest score: 29
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert 5 Spot's current NYC health grade?
Desert 5 Spot currently has a N grade.
When was Desert 5 Spot last inspected?
Desert 5 Spot was last inspected on January 17, 2026.
What was Desert 5 Spot's latest inspection score?
Desert 5 Spot's latest inspection score was 29 points.
How many violations did Desert 5 Spot have in its latest inspection?
Desert 5 Spot had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Desert 5 Spot located?
Desert 5 Spot is located at 94 Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11249.
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: 50154844
Last updated: July 3, 2026