Corto

262 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Corto appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 7, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, this is about average. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
74
Sep 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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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
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
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
74
Nov 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
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
86
Aug 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
74
Aug 24, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Corto last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Corto on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Corto?

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 Corto.

How does Corto compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Corto's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Corto have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Corto 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 Corto inspected?

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