Fat Rabbit

245 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

American

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Fat Rabbit has been inspected four times since 2023. Fat Rabbit was last inspected on Oct 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Fat Rabbit on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Aug 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Jan 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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02G

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jul 6, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fat Rabbit last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fat Rabbit on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fat Rabbit?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fat Rabbit.

How does Fat Rabbit compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Fat Rabbit most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Fat Rabbit's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fat Rabbit have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fat Rabbit 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 Fat Rabbit inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fat Rabbit is inspected around two times per year on average.

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