Bushwick Burger Co.

354 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
American
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show five inspections at Bushwick Burger Co. stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 8, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: six violations last time, four this time.

Across the inspection history, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
74
Jul 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Jun 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
41
Mar 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
78
Jun 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bushwick Burger Co. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bushwick Burger Co. on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bushwick Burger Co.?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bushwick Burger Co..

How does Bushwick Burger Co. compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Bushwick Burger Co. most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Bushwick Burger Co.'s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bushwick Burger Co. have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bushwick Burger Co. 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 Bushwick Burger Co. inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bushwick Burger Co. is inspected around two times per year on average.