The Brooklyn Tree

188 Montrose Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

American

Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at The Brooklyn Tree, the earliest from 2023. The Brooklyn Tree was last inspected on Nov 19, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so The Brooklyn Tree is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 19, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Feb 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

Oct 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

06C

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Jun 5, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Brooklyn Tree last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Brooklyn Tree on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Brooklyn Tree?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Brooklyn Tree.

How does The Brooklyn Tree compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

The Brooklyn Tree most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has The Brooklyn Tree's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Brooklyn Tree have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Brooklyn Tree 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 Brooklyn Tree inspected?

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

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