Brooklyn, NY — The Brklyn Bakehaus, located at 1205 Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn, received a Grade B following a health inspection conducted April 3, 2026. Inspectors assigned the establishment a score of 21, placing it near the upper boundary of the B range and within seven points of the Grade C threshold. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) released the inspection data April 6, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors cited two critical violations during the April visit.

The first, Code 04L, documented evidence of mice or live mice in the establishment's food and non-food areas. Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code, rodent activity in a food service establishment represents a direct risk of contamination to food, food contact surfaces, and equipment. This type of violation requires corrective action and is weighted heavily in the city's scoring system.

The second critical violation, Code 04A, noted that no manager or supervisor on the premises held a Food Protection Certificate (FPC). New York City requires that at least one certified food protection manager be present and responsible for food operations during all hours a facility is open. The FPC requirement exists to ensure that someone with documented food safety training is overseeing preparation, handling, and storage practices at all times.

No non-critical violations were recorded during this inspection.

Food Safety Context

NYC Health Code Article 81 governs food safety standards for all food service establishments in the five boroughs. Critical violations — those most likely to contribute to foodborne illness — carry higher point values and can significantly affect a final inspection score. The FDA Food Code, which informs many local regulations, classifies rodent activity and inadequate managerial food safety oversight as priority concerns requiring immediate correction.

A score of 21 falls within Grade B territory, but the proximity to the 28-point Grade C threshold is notable. Establishments scoring 28 or higher may be required to post a Grade Pending card while they await re-inspection.

Inspection History

The April 2026 inspection reflects a change from the establishment's prior record:

  • January 6, 2026: Score 32 (Grade N — inspection cycle pending re-inspection)

The January score of 32 would have placed the restaurant in Grade C range. The April result of 21 represents an improvement, though the two critical violations indicate areas where corrective action remains necessary.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

DOHMH assigns letter grades based on inspection scores:

  • A: 0–13 points (lowest violation severity)
  • B: 14–27 points
  • C: 28 or more points

Grades must be posted in a visible location at the restaurant entrance. Establishments that do not achieve an A on an initial inspection are re-inspected, and the better of the two scores determines the posted grade.

Inspection records for all NYC food service establishments are publicly available through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database at nyc.gov/health. Consumers can look up scores, violation details, and grade history for any licensed restaurant in the five boroughs.

More About This Restaurant

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