Butler

40 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Butler appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 11, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The most recent inspection turned up four violations, more than the two found previously.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, showing up three times.

Butler's latest score is in line with the Brooklyn average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 11, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Food protection certificate not available for inspection
18-11
74
Mar 13, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
May 24, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Butler last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Butler on file is from Jun 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Butler?

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 Butler.

How does Butler compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Butler's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Butler have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Butler 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 Butler inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Butler is inspected roughly once per year on average.