Bear Burgers

8923 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236
American
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, Bear Burgers has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 24, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from two violations up to four.

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

Bear Burgers's latest score of 67 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
67
Jun 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
Mar 29, 2023
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bear Burgers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bear Burgers on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bear Burgers?

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

How does Bear Burgers compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Bear Burgers most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Bear Burgers's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bear Burgers have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Bear Burgers inspected?

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