Nerd Be Cool

176 Lincoln Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Nerd Be Cool, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 11, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food contact surface not properly washed”, which has been cited four times.

Compared to other Brooklyn restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
70
Aug 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
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
61
Apr 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
Mar 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nerd Be Cool last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nerd Be Cool on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nerd Be Cool?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nerd Be Cool.

How does Nerd Be Cool compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Nerd Be Cool most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Nerd Be Cool's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nerd Be Cool have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nerd Be Cool means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Nerd Be Cool inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nerd Be Cool is inspected around two times per year on average.