Bites & Sips

146 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Bites & Sips has been inspected three times since 2023. Bites & Sips was last inspected on Jul 22, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Bites & Sips' latest score of 95 sits above the Brooklyn average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 22, 2025

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

Oct 6, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 3, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

06D

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bites & Sips last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bites & Sips on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Bites & Sips compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Bites & Sips most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Bites & Sips' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bites & Sips have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bites & Sips 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 Bites & Sips inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bites & Sips is inspected around two times per year on average.

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