Brooklyn Bread
412 COURT STREET, Brooklyn, 11231
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (3 months ago).
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 30, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 8 (6 critical) |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (6 critical) |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 10 (7 critical) |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 15 (11 critical) |
| Jan 5, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection | 1 |
| Jan 4, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 4×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 4×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 4 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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