Sheba Hookah Lounge Health Inspection Grade
Middle Eastern · 7810 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
25
Last inspection
November 20, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
17 / 8
Sheba Hookah Lounge currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 20, 2025 found 7 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 25 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
- Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
- “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Latest Inspection Details
November 20, 2025
- Date
- November 20, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 25
- Critical points
- 17
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 7 (3 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Nov 20, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 28, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 2, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 26, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 22, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Sheba Hookah Lounge's most recent graded inspection in January 2025 was a C, after a B in November 2022.
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.
Sheba Hookah Lounge's latest score: 25
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheba Hookah Lounge's current NYC health grade?
Sheba Hookah Lounge currently has a Z grade.
When was Sheba Hookah Lounge last inspected?
Sheba Hookah Lounge was last inspected on November 20, 2025.
What was Sheba Hookah Lounge's latest inspection score?
Sheba Hookah Lounge's latest inspection score was 25 points.
How many violations did Sheba Hookah Lounge have in its latest inspection?
Sheba Hookah Lounge had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Sheba Hookah Lounge located?
Sheba Hookah Lounge is located at 7810 5th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11209.
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: 50010825
Last updated: July 3, 2026