Nerd Be Cool Espresso Lab

518 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Nerd Be Cool Espresso Lab has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 17, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: three violations versus two before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, showing up two times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Nerd Be Cool Espresso Lab squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
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
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
Jun 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Mar 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nerd Be Cool Espresso Lab last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nerd Be Cool Espresso Lab on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nerd Be Cool Espresso Lab?

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 Nerd Be Cool Espresso Lab.

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

Nerd Be Cool Espresso Lab most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

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

No. Recent inspections at Nerd Be Cool Espresso Lab have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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