Bearded Lady Health Inspection Grade
American · 686A Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
April 28, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 2
Bearded Lady currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 28, 2026 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- Non-food contact surface or 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.
Latest Inspection Details
April 28, 2026
- Date
- April 28, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Apr 28, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 28, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Bearded Lady has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: April 2026 and September 2024. Its latest score was 12, lower than its September 2024 score of 13.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Bearded Lady's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bearded Lady's current NYC health grade?
Bearded Lady currently has a A grade.
When was Bearded Lady last inspected?
Bearded Lady was last inspected on April 28, 2026.
What was Bearded Lady's latest inspection score?
Bearded Lady's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Bearded Lady have in its latest inspection?
Bearded Lady had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Bearded Lady located?
Bearded Lady is located at 686A Washington Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11238.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 41578515
Last updated: June 26, 2026