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Coffee/tea · 281 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
May 7, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 5
The Black Flamingo currently has an A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 7, 2026 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
The Black Flamingo currently has an A grade.
The Black Flamingo was last inspected on May 7, 2026.
The Black Flamingo's latest inspection score was 13 points.
The Black Flamingo had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
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: 50034723
Last updated: October 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / 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).
The Black Flamingo has received an A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2026 and February 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its February 2024 score of 3.
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.
The Black Flamingo's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →The Black Flamingo is located at 281 Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn, NY 11231.
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