Buttermilk

577 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
American
Last inspected: Nov 22, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records currently show only two inspections for Buttermilk. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 22, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The last inspection found four violations, up from two the time before.

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Buttermilk on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Jun 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Buttermilk last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Buttermilk on file is from Nov 22, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Buttermilk?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Buttermilk.

How does Buttermilk compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Buttermilk most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Buttermilk's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Buttermilk 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 Buttermilk means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.