Brooklyn Public House

247 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

American

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Brooklyn Public House has been inspected five times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 15, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

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.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Brooklyn Public House's 58 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

04L

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

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

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

Mar 6, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

06D

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

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

10G

Jun 13, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

10F

Mar 27, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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02G

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

04A

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

02B

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

10F

Mar 8, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

04K

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

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

04L

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brooklyn Public House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brooklyn Public House on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brooklyn Public House?

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 Brooklyn Public House.

How does Brooklyn Public House compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Brooklyn Public House's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Brooklyn Public House have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Brooklyn Public House 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 Public House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brooklyn Public House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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