Brain Food the Smart Kitchen

111 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

American

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Brain Food the Smart Kitchen appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 6, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

Looking across the full record, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Brooklyn restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

06D

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Sep 15, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Apr 18, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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 containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.

04P

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Current letter grade or "grade pending" card not posted.

20-06

Nov 29, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

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

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

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

08A

Oct 25, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

06D

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

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

08A

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brain Food the Smart Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brain Food the Smart Kitchen on file is from Mar 6, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brain Food the Smart Kitchen?

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

How does Brain Food the Smart Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Brain Food the Smart Kitchen most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Brain Food the Smart Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brain Food the Smart Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Brain Food the Smart Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brain Food the Smart Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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