The Brazen Head

228230 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
American
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, The Brazen Head has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 15, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting The Brazen Head on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
Aug 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Mar 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Brazen Head last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Brazen Head on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does The Brazen Head compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

The Brazen Head most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has The Brazen Head's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Brazen Head have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Brazen Head 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 The Brazen Head inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Brazen Head is inspected roughly once per year on average.