Mugs Ale House / Rick & Pete's

125 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Irish

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Mugs Ale House / Rick & Pete's, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 4, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Looking across the full record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Mugs Ale House / Rick & Pete's is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Jul 24, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

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

04H

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

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

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

Dec 14, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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06C

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

08A

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mugs Ale House / Rick & Pete's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mugs Ale House / Rick & Pete's on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mugs Ale House / Rick & Pete's?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mugs Ale House / Rick & Pete's.

How does Mugs Ale House / Rick & Pete's compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Mugs Ale House / Rick & Pete's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Mugs Ale House / Rick & Pete's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mugs Ale House / Rick & Pete's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mugs Ale House / Rick & Pete's 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 Mugs Ale House / Rick & Pete's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mugs Ale House / Rick & Pete's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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