Kemo's Hot Kitchen Bite

574 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Kemo's Hot Kitchen Bite appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Jul 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with three violations after eight on the prior visit.

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Kemo's Hot Kitchen Bite scores about where you'd expect for a Brooklyn restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

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

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

Jul 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

7 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 13 violations

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

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

02G

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

06E

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

10F

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

10G

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

08A

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

10B

Jan 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

02B

10B

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Feb 14, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04K

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

02B

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kemo's Hot Kitchen Bite last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kemo's Hot Kitchen Bite on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kemo's Hot Kitchen Bite?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kemo's Hot Kitchen Bite.

How does Kemo's Hot Kitchen Bite compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Kemo's Hot Kitchen Bite most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Kemo's Hot Kitchen Bite's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kemo's Hot Kitchen Bite have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kemo's Hot Kitchen Bite 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 Kemo's Hot Kitchen Bite inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kemo's Hot Kitchen Bite is inspected around two times per year on average.

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