Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
November 25, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
12 / 0
Happy Canteen currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 25, 2025 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Latest Inspection Details
November 25, 2025
- Date
- November 25, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 12
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Nov 25, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 26, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 26, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 1, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Happy Canteen has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: November 2025 and September 2023. Its latest score remained 12 in both inspections.
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.
Happy Canteen's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy Canteen's current NYC health grade?
Happy Canteen currently has a A grade.
When was Happy Canteen last inspected?
Happy Canteen was last inspected on November 25, 2025.
What was Happy Canteen's latest inspection score?
Happy Canteen's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Happy Canteen have in its latest inspection?
Happy Canteen had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Happy Canteen located?
Happy Canteen is located at 1801C Avenue U in Brooklyn, NY.
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: 50112427
Last updated: July 3, 2026