The Brothers Bagels

7105 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11228
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The Brothers Bagels has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to six violations previously.

When inspectors have written things up, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

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

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 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
Aug 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
35
Mar 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Tcs food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °f or below within 4 hours.
02I
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
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
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
67
Feb 9, 2024
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-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
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
Feb 7, 2024
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Brothers Bagels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Brothers Bagels on file is from Mar 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Brothers Bagels?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Brothers Bagels.

How does The Brothers Bagels compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has The Brothers Bagels's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Brothers Bagels have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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