Minnie's Bar

885 4 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232
American
Last inspected: Mar 7, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Minnie's Bar has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, which has been cited two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 7, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
78
Oct 2, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
58
Apr 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Minnie's Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Minnie's Bar on file is from Mar 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Minnie's Bar?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Minnie's Bar.

How does Minnie's Bar compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Minnie's Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Minnie's Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Minnie's Bar 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 Minnie's Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Minnie's Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.