Velvette Brew
279 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11215
Should you eat here?
Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago).
Last inspected Apr 28, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 28, 2025
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.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jan 12, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Oct 27, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 2 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
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