Thief

595 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Bottled Beverages
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2021, Thief has four inspections in the public record. Thief was last inspected on Apr 1, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “sanitized equipment or utensil” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Thief scores about where you'd expect for a Brooklyn restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
78
Sep 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
Oct 21, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
74
Dec 10, 2021
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
06F
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thief last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thief on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thief?

Across the inspection record, “sanitized equipment or utensil” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Thief.

How does Thief compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Thief most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Thief's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thief have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Thief 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 Thief inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Thief is inspected roughly once per year on average.