BLACK FOREST BROOKLYN
SCORE: 22 POINTSSaturday, March 21, 2026
Overview
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BLACK FOREST BROOKLYN in Downtown Brooklyn DUMBO Boerum Hill underwent a NYC health inspection on March 21, 2026 and scored 22 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.
Address
181 SMITH STREET
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Cuisine
German
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
3 inspections
Violations Cited
⚠ CRITICAL
06C
Food not protected from 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.
⚠️ Why This Matters
Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants
📋 Code Requirements
Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards
CDC Risk Factor:
Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
Inspector's Action:
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
BLACK FOREST BROOKLYN — Inspection Questions
- Did BLACK FOREST BROOKLYN pass their NYC health inspection on March 21, 2026?
- BLACK FOREST BROOKLYN underwent inspection on March 21, 2026 with a score of 22 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
- What critical violations did BLACK FOREST BROOKLYN have?
- BLACK FOREST BROOKLYN had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
- What does violation code 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
- NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants