Keg & Lantern Brewing

158 Beard Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

American

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Keg & Lantern Brewing has been inspected three times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Keg & Lantern Brewing on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

Apr 10, 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

Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use

09A

10F

Jun 15, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Keg & Lantern Brewing last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Keg & Lantern Brewing on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Keg & Lantern Brewing?

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 Keg & Lantern Brewing.

How does Keg & Lantern Brewing compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Keg & Lantern Brewing most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Keg & Lantern Brewing's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Keg & Lantern Brewing have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Keg & Lantern Brewing 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 Keg & Lantern Brewing inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Keg & Lantern Brewing is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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