The Brew Inn

924 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Eastern European

Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: C

The health department has logged five inspections at The Brew Inn, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 17, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

“Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting The Brew Inn on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Apr 10, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

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

Dec 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Mar 6, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

Nov 28, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Brew Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Brew Inn on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Brew Inn?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Brew Inn.

How does The Brew Inn compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

The Brew Inn most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has The Brew Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Brew Inn have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Brew Inn means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is The Brew Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Brew Inn is inspected around two times per year on average.

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