Queens, NY — The Brewery, located at 49-18 30th Avenue in Queens, received a Grade B following a health inspection conducted April 1, 2026. The restaurant's score of 26 places it at the upper edge of the B range, one point below the threshold at which an establishment would receive a Grade C under New York City's restaurant grading system.
Inspection data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on April 3, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors documented two violations during the April visit — one critical and one non-critical.
The critical violation, cited under Code 04J, noted that a properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple was not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas. Such instruments are required to measure temperatures of temperature-controlled-for-safety (TCS) foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding. The absence of accessible temperature-monitoring equipment limits a food handler's ability to verify that potentially hazardous foods are held or cooked to safe temperatures.
The non-critical violation, cited under Code 10F, identified a non-food contact surface or piece of 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.
Food Safety Context
Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code, food establishments are required to maintain calibrated temperature-measuring devices in areas where TCS foods are prepared or held. These foods — which include meat, poultry, dairy, and cooked starches — must be kept within specific temperature ranges to prevent bacterial growth that can cause foodborne illness.
Non-food contact surface violations, while not directly tied to contamination risk in the same way, are cited because improperly maintained equipment surfaces can harbor bacteria over time and complicate cleaning protocols.
A score of 26 is the second-highest score possible within the Grade B band. The B range runs from 14 to 27 points, meaning this establishment was one point from crossing into Grade C territory, which begins at 28.
Inspection History
The Brewery's prior inspection record shows consistent Grade A performance in three previous cycles:
- 2024-11-17: Score 12 (Grade A)
- 2023-05-11: Score 13 (Grade A)
- 2022-04-25: Score 11 (Grade A)
The April 2026 inspection represents a notable departure from that record. The restaurant had not previously scored above 13 in any documented inspection cycle.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City's letter grading system is based on inspection scores assigned during unannounced DOHMH visits:
- A: 0–13 points (lowest violations)
- B: 14–27 points
- C: 28 or more points
Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations. Restaurants that receive a B or C on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection, at which point the resulting grade is posted publicly.
Inspection records for all New York City restaurants are available through the DOHMH's online search tool at nyc.gov/health. Consumers can search by restaurant name, address, or cuisine type to review current and historical inspection data.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for The Brewery including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.