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Buttermilk: health inspection history

577 5 Avenue, New York City, NY 11215

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Address
577 5 Avenue, New York City, NY 11215
Borough
Brooklyn
Cuisine (as listed)
American
Most recent grade
Grade A issued Sep 16, 2026
Latest inspection
Sep 16, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection)
Records shown
3 inspections, Jun 1, 2024 to Sep 16, 2026

Across these 3 inspection records, the health department cited 8 violations, of which 4 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 7 points. Among 331 graded restaurants in ZIP 11215, the median score behind the latest grade is 10 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

Inspection history

Sep 16, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 7Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 10BNot critical Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
  • 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Nov 22, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 19Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  • 08CNot critical Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
  • 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
  • 06CCritical 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.

Jun 1, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
  • 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.