Gg's House of Cook-Up Bar & Grill

793 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Gg's House of Cook-Up Bar & Grill has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 10, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The latest visit found two violations, down from six violations the time before.

The pattern that stands out is food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, this is about average. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

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

Jun 24, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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06C

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

04K

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

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

08A

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

May 21, 2024

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor 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

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

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

10G

20-04

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gg's House of Cook-Up Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gg's House of Cook-Up Bar & Grill on file is from Jan 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gg's House of Cook-Up Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gg's House of Cook-Up Bar & Grill.

How does Gg's House of Cook-Up Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Gg's House of Cook-Up Bar & Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Gg's House of Cook-Up Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gg's House of Cook-Up Bar & Grill have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Gg's House of Cook-Up Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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