Reforesters Laboratory

147 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 3, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Reforesters Laboratory has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The most recent visit was on Jan 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 3, 2026
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
Oct 6, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical 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
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.
04P
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Reforesters Laboratory last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Reforesters Laboratory on file is from Jan 3, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Reforesters Laboratory compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Reforesters Laboratory most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Reforesters Laboratory's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Reforesters Laboratory have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Reforesters Laboratory means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.