Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
September 9, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
12 / 0
Brown Butter currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 9, 2025 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Latest Inspection Details
September 9, 2025
- Date
- September 9, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 12
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Sep 9, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 29, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 3, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Brown Butter has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: September 2025 and May 2024. Its latest score was 12, lower than its May 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.
Brown Butter's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brown Butter's current NYC health grade?
Brown Butter currently has a A grade.
When was Brown Butter last inspected?
Brown Butter was last inspected on September 9, 2025.
What was Brown Butter's latest inspection score?
Brown Butter's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Brown Butter have in its latest inspection?
Brown Butter had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Brown Butter located?
Brown Butter is located at 413 Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11216.
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: 50066076
Last updated: June 26, 2026