Bar Basic

71 7 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

American

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Bar Basic appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Bar Basic was last inspected on Mar 19, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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

Nov 23, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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.

10B

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

May 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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.

02G

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

10F

Jan 9, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

04N

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jun 16, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Mechanical or natural ventilation system not provided, improperly installed, in disrepair and/or fails to prevent excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation vapors, odors, smoke, and fumes.

10D

Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.

10H

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bar Basic last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bar Basic on file is from Mar 19, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bar Basic?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bar Basic.

How does Bar Basic compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Bar Basic most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Bar Basic's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bar Basic have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bar Basic 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 Bar Basic inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bar Basic is inspected around two times per year on average.

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