Bernie's

332 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222
American
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Bernie's has been inspected four times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 24, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

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

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Bernie's is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
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
Mar 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
Sep 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Mar 7, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bernie's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bernie's on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bernie's?

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 Bernie's.

How does Bernie's compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Bernie's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Bernie's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bernie's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bernie's 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 Bernie's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bernie's is inspected around two times per year on average.