Bark Barbecue

55 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
American
Last inspected: Jun 7, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Bark Barbecue, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 7, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Bark Barbecue on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 7, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Jun 15, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
5 critical violations.
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Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
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.
02G
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.
02C
47
Jun 13, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.
02C
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bark Barbecue last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bark Barbecue on file is from Jun 7, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bark Barbecue?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bark Barbecue.

How does Bark Barbecue compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Bark Barbecue most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Bark Barbecue's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bark Barbecue have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bark Barbecue means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bark Barbecue inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bark Barbecue is inspected around three times per year on average.