Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
23
Last inspection
January 27, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
20 / 3
Mr. BBQ Food currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 27, 2026 found 6 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 23 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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.
- Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
January 27, 2026
- Date
- January 27, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 23
- Critical points
- 20
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 6 (4 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jan 27, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 17, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 11, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Mr. BBQ Food received a B grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in November 2024 with a score of 22.
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.
Mr. BBQ Food's latest score: 23
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mr. BBQ Food's current NYC health grade?
Mr. BBQ Food does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Mr. BBQ Food last inspected?
Mr. BBQ Food was last inspected on January 27, 2026.
What was Mr. BBQ Food's latest inspection score?
Mr. BBQ Food's latest inspection score was 23 points.
How many violations did Mr. BBQ Food have in its latest inspection?
Mr. BBQ Food had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Mr. BBQ Food located?
Mr. BBQ Food is located at 5824 8th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11220.
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: 50105592
Last updated: June 26, 2026