Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
26
Last inspection
June 16, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
26 / 0
Fish Cheeks currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 16, 2026 found 4 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 26 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Latest Inspection Details
June 16, 2026
- Date
- June 16, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 26
- Critical points
- 26
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 4 (4 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Jun 16, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 15, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Fish Cheeks 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.
Fish Cheeks's latest score: 26
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fish Cheeks's current NYC health grade?
Fish Cheeks currently has a Z grade.
When was Fish Cheeks last inspected?
Fish Cheeks was last inspected on June 16, 2026.
What was Fish Cheeks's latest inspection score?
Fish Cheeks's latest inspection score was 26 points.
How many violations did Fish Cheeks have in its latest inspection?
Fish Cheeks had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Fish Cheeks located?
Fish Cheeks is located at 661 Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11211.
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: 50169196
Last updated: July 3, 2026