Nerd Be Cool

314 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Nerd Be Cool stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 6, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around two violations found each time.

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Nerd Be Cool is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
82
May 10, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
82
Nov 4, 2022
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nerd Be Cool last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nerd Be Cool on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nerd Be Cool?

Across the inspection record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies has been cited one time, 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 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Nerd Be Cool have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nerd Be Cool 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 Nerd Be Cool inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nerd Be Cool is inspected roughly once per year on average.