Brooklyn Music Kitchen

177 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

American

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, Brooklyn Music Kitchen has three inspections in the public record. Brooklyn Music Kitchen was last inspected on Feb 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Brooklyn Music Kitchen's 58 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

04A

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Jun 13, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Mar 23, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / 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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

04A

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brooklyn Music Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brooklyn Music Kitchen on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brooklyn Music Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brooklyn Music Kitchen.

How does Brooklyn Music Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Brooklyn Music Kitchen most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Brooklyn Music Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brooklyn Music Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Brooklyn Music 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 Brooklyn Music Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brooklyn Music Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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