Bontree

631 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Bontree is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 26, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Across the inspection history, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 26, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Apr 21, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
16-02
45

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bontree last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bontree on file is from Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bontree?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bontree.

How does Bontree compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Bontree most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Bontree's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bontree have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bontree means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.