Brown Butter Creamery

375 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Brown Butter Creamery stretching back to 2022. Brown Butter Creamery was last inspected on Aug 26, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 26, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
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
78
Dec 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Sep 15, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brown Butter Creamery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brown Butter Creamery on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Brown Butter Creamery compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Brown Butter Creamery most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Brown Butter Creamery's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Brown Butter Creamery have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brown Butter Creamery 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 Brown Butter Creamery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brown Butter Creamery is inspected roughly once per year on average.