Bricolage

162 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Jun 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Bricolage has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 23, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Bricolage's latest score of 90 sits above the Brooklyn average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 23, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

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

Feb 7, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical 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

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

Aug 16, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

06C

10F

Aug 10, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

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

04H

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

04L

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

06C

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 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

10F

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

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

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

“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

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bricolage last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bricolage on file is from Jun 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bricolage?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bricolage.

How does Bricolage compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Bricolage most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Bricolage's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bricolage 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 Bricolage inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bricolage is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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