Halal Bro's Grill

286 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: May 21, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Halal Bro's Grill stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from May 21, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Halal Bro's Grill's latest score is in line with the Brooklyn average of 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Jan 11, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

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

10G

Sep 18, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Halal Bro's Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Halal Bro's Grill on file is from May 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Halal Bro's Grill compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Halal Bro's Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Halal Bro's Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Halal Bro's Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Halal Bro's 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 Halal Bro's Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Halal Bro's Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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