Brew Memories

295 7 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10001

Chinese

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Brew Memories, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 5, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Brew Memories scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

04L

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

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

08A

Oct 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

04L

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

04A

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

08A

Sep 9, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 19, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

04L

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

06F

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

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

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

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

08A

Apr 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

04L

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

04A

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

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brew Memories last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brew Memories on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brew Memories?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Brew Memories.

How does Brew Memories compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Brew Memories most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Brew Memories' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brew Memories have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brew Memories 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 Brew Memories inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brew Memories is inspected around three times per year on average.

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