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Brown Butter

413 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

American Bedford (347) 683-2116

Grade A · as of Oct 28, 2026

Brown Butter was last inspected on October 28, 2026 and scored 13 points (A range). Inspectors found 2 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

October 28, 2026 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

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Score: 13 points (A range)

2 critical
  • CriticalFood temperature

    Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.

    Official wording (code 02B)

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.

    Official wording (code 06D)

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

ABMay 29, 2024: 131324/05Sep 9, 2025: 121225/09Oct 28, 2026: 131326/10
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. –

    Administrative Miscellaneous · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkSigns & paperwork

      Food Protection Certificate wasn’t available for the inspector.

      Official wording (code 18-11)

      Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection

  2. A 12 points (A range)

    Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.

      Official wording (code 02B)

      Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.

      Official wording (code 06D)

      Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

  3. A 13 points (A range)

    Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.

      Official wording (code 02B)

      Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

      Official wording (code 06C)

      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.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 days ago. Always confirm with the official record.