Michelle's Cocktail Lounge

2294 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Michelle's Cocktail Lounge has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food contact surface not properly washed”, showing up two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Brooklyn restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Aug 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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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

10B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

May 12, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Michelle's Cocktail Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Michelle's Cocktail Lounge on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Michelle's Cocktail Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Michelle's Cocktail Lounge.

How does Michelle's Cocktail Lounge compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Michelle's Cocktail Lounge most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Michelle's Cocktail Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Michelle's Cocktail Lounge have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Michelle's Cocktail Lounge 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 Michelle's Cocktail Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Michelle's Cocktail Lounge is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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