Berimbau Brazilian Kitchen Midtown

3 West 36 Street, Manhattan, NY 10018

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Berimbau Brazilian Kitchen Midtown stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 4, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Berimbau Brazilian Kitchen Midtown's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 4, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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

06D

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Sep 10, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

08A

Mar 19, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

06D

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Berimbau Brazilian Kitchen Midtown last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Berimbau Brazilian Kitchen Midtown on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Berimbau Brazilian Kitchen Midtown?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Berimbau Brazilian Kitchen Midtown.

How does Berimbau Brazilian Kitchen Midtown compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Berimbau Brazilian Kitchen Midtown most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Berimbau Brazilian Kitchen Midtown's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Berimbau Brazilian Kitchen Midtown have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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