Buttermilk Channel

524 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
American
Last inspected: Dec 27, 2024
55
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Buttermilk Channel has been inspected three times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 27, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from four to six between inspections.

Across the inspection history, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Buttermilk Channel's latest score of 55 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
55
May 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
50
Nov 18, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Buttermilk Channel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Buttermilk Channel on file is from Dec 27, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Buttermilk Channel?

Across the inspection record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Buttermilk Channel.

How does Buttermilk Channel compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Buttermilk Channel most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Buttermilk Channel's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Buttermilk Channel 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 Buttermilk Channel inspected?

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