Banter

132 Havemeyer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
American
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Banter, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Banter on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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.
10F
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
90
Dec 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Apr 4, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.
06C
Single 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.
10H
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.
10F
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Banter last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Banter on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Banter?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Banter.

How does Banter compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Banter most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Banter's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Banter have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Banter means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Banter inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Banter is inspected roughly once per year on average.