BKLN Diner

5922-24 Avenue N, New York, NY 11234

Failed · Feb 10, 2026 Directions
72
Fair BiteKarma score 72 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 2 of 4 graded inspections since 2023.
  • Keeps coming up: Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas, cited 2 times, plus 3 other repeat issues.
  • Last inspected Feb 10, 2026: failed with 5 violations, 3 critical.
  • 7 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Failed Feb 10

    Cycle Inspection

    5 violations, 3 critical
    • Critical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas
    • Critical Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer's refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor
    • Critical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140°F
    • Minor Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used
    • Minor Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests
  3. 2025
  4. Failed Aug 4

    Cycle Inspection

    7 violations, 4 critical
    • Critical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas
    • 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
    • Critical Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan
    • Critical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses
    • Minor 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
    • Minor Nonfood-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
    • Minor Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests
  5. 2024
  6. Passed Jun 13

    Cycle Inspection

    2 violations, 1 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
    • Minor Nonfood-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
  7. 2023
  8. Passed Mar 14

    Cycle Inspection

    2 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment
    • Minor Nonfood-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

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