Black Forest Brooklyn

181 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
German
Last inspected: Mar 21, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Black Forest Brooklyn was last inspected on Mar 21, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

The most common issue across all inspections has been cold TCS food item held above 41 °F, showing up one time.

Compared to other Brooklyn restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 21, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
64
Aug 30, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Black Forest Brooklyn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Black Forest Brooklyn on file is from Mar 21, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Black Forest Brooklyn?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Black Forest Brooklyn.

How does Black Forest Brooklyn compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Black Forest Brooklyn most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Black Forest Brooklyn's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Black Forest Brooklyn have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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