Brooklyn Roasting Company

543 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Brooklyn Roasting Company three times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 6, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “food contact surface not properly washed”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Brooklyn Roasting Company on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
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
61
Oct 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
70
May 16, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
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
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brooklyn Roasting Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brooklyn Roasting Company on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brooklyn Roasting Company?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brooklyn Roasting Company.

How does Brooklyn Roasting Company compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Brooklyn Roasting Company most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Brooklyn Roasting Company's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brooklyn Roasting Company have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Brooklyn Roasting Company 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 Roasting Company inspected?

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