Black Forest Brooklyn Health Inspection Grade
German · 181 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
22
Last inspection
March 21, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
22 / 0
Black Forest Brooklyn currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 21, 2026 found 3 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 22 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 0 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 Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Latest Inspection Details
March 21, 2026
- Date
- March 21, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 22
- Critical points
- 22
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 3 (3 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Mar 21, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 30, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Black Forest Brooklyn received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in August 2023 with a score of 9.
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.
Black Forest Brooklyn's latest score: 22
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Forest Brooklyn's current NYC health grade?
Black Forest Brooklyn does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Black Forest Brooklyn last inspected?
Black Forest Brooklyn was last inspected on March 21, 2026.
What was Black Forest Brooklyn's latest inspection score?
Black Forest Brooklyn's latest inspection score was 22 points.
How many violations did Black Forest Brooklyn have in its latest inspection?
Black Forest Brooklyn had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Black Forest Brooklyn located?
Black Forest Brooklyn is located at 181 Smith Street in Brooklyn, NY 11201.
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: 50070336
Last updated: June 26, 2026