Soft Butch

616 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233
Other
Last inspected: Jul 11, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 11, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five to closer to two violations per visit.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Soft Butch on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 11, 2025
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
Apr 10, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Soft Butch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Soft Butch on file is from Jul 11, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Soft Butch?

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 Soft Butch.

How does Soft Butch compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Soft Butch's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Soft Butch have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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