Barbalu Bk

68 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Italian
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for Barbalu Bk. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: two violations versus one before.

Looking across the full record, food contact surface not properly washed is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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 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
82
Apr 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barbalu Bk last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barbalu Bk on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Barbalu Bk?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Barbalu Bk.

How does Barbalu Bk compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Barbalu Bk most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Barbalu Bk's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Barbalu Bk have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around two more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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