Tap Beer

1781 Sheepshead Bay Road, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Eastern European
Last inspected: Jan 3, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Tap Beer, the earliest from 2022. Tap Beer was last inspected on Jan 3, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor”, which has been cited three times.

Tap Beer scores about where you'd expect for a Brooklyn restaurant. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Oct 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
7 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
05A
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
05C
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
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
No or inadequate potable water supply. water or ice not potable or from unapproved source. bottled water not ny state certified. cross connection in potable water supply system.
03E
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
15-21
30
May 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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 20, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
04A
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/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 Tap Beer last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tap Beer on file is from Jan 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tap Beer?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tap Beer.

How does Tap Beer compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Tap Beer most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Tap Beer's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tap Beer have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tap Beer 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 Tap Beer inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tap Beer is inspected roughly once per year on average.