The Kettle Black
Going back to 2023, The Kettle Black has three inspections in the public record. The Kettle Black was last inspected on Aug 27, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting The Kettle Black on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Kettle Black last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Kettle Black on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Kettle Black?
Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Kettle Black.
How does The Kettle Black compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?
The Kettle Black most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.
Has The Kettle Black's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Kettle Black have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Kettle Black 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 Kettle Black inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Kettle Black is inspected roughly once per year on average.