What is Happy Sandwich & Drink's health inspection score?

Happy Sandwich & Drink has a SafeDine safety score of 41 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Happy Sandwich & Drink last inspected?

Happy Sandwich & Drink was last inspected on May 12, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Happy Sandwich & Drink have?

Happy Sandwich & Drink has 13 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Happy Sandwich & Drink safe to eat at?

Happy Sandwich & Drink has a safety score of 41/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Happy Sandwich & Drink serve?

Happy Sandwich & Drink serves Sandwiches cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Happy Sandwich & Drink

Name: Happy Sandwich & Drink
Address: 43 HICKS STREET, Brooklyn, 11201
Rating: 41

43 HICKS STREET, Brooklyn

Last Inspected: 5/12/2026

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0Poor

Sandwiches•Brooklyn

Ranked #980 of 1000 in BrooklynBetter than 4% of sandwiches restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: May 12, 2026

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.5

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issuesHigh Priority

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-59

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-20 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+80 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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43 HICKS STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11201

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

May 26

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection InspectionLatest

2 High

2 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10BAnti-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.−10
10FNon-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.−10

Base deductions−20 pts

May 26

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Inspection

8 High3 Med

11 total6 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−95 pts

High Priority (8)

−80 pts

06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Risk Factor−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.−10
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

10HSingle service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.−5
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.−5
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.−5

Base deductions−95 pts

Risk factor bonus (6× +5)−30 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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