Gold Star Beer Counter

340 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Bottled Beverages
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Gold Star Beer Counter stretching back to 2024. Gold Star Beer Counter was last inspected on Jan 30, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Across the inspection history, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Dec 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
70
Aug 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86
Apr 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gold Star Beer Counter last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gold Star Beer Counter on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gold Star Beer Counter?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gold Star Beer Counter.

How does Gold Star Beer Counter compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Gold Star Beer Counter most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Gold Star Beer Counter's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gold Star Beer Counter have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gold Star Beer Counter means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Gold Star Beer Counter inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gold Star Beer Counter is inspected around two times per year on average.