Barley Time

5811 8 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 28, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to three.

When inspectors have written things up, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Barley Time on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
70
Oct 27, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barley Time last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barley Time on file is from Apr 28, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Barley Time?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Barley Time.

How does Barley Time compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Barley Time most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Barley Time's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Barley Time have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Barley Time means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.