Uncle Barry's

58 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
American
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Uncle Barry's stretching back to 2023. On Sep 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food contact surface not properly washed”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Brooklyn restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
70
Dec 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
58
May 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uncle Barry's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uncle Barry's on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Uncle Barry's?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Uncle Barry's.

How does Uncle Barry's compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Uncle Barry's most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Uncle Barry's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Uncle Barry's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Uncle Barry's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Uncle Barry's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Uncle Barry's is inspected roughly once per year on average.