Famous Rotisserie and Grill

1525 Mermaid Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Famous Rotisserie and Grill, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.
06C
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
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.
10B
74
Apr 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Mar 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Famous Rotisserie and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Famous Rotisserie and Grill on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Famous Rotisserie and Grill?

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 Famous Rotisserie and Grill.

How does Famous Rotisserie and Grill compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Famous Rotisserie and Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Famous Rotisserie and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Famous Rotisserie and Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Famous Rotisserie and Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Famous Rotisserie and Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Famous Rotisserie and Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.