Forest BBQ

1098 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310
American
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at Forest BBQ, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 12, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Staten Island average 75, so Forest BBQ trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Mar 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
82
May 8, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Forest BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Forest BBQ on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Forest BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Forest BBQ.

How does Forest BBQ compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Forest BBQ most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Forest BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Forest BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Forest BBQ 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 Forest BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Forest BBQ is inspected roughly once per year on average.