Mr. BBQ Food

5824 8 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

American

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Mr. BBQ Food three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Mr. BBQ Food's latest score of 50 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 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

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

04L

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

04K

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

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

Nov 17, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04L

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

08A

10B

Dec 11, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

02B

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

04L

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr. BBQ Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr. BBQ Food on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mr. BBQ Food?

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

How does Mr. BBQ Food compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Mr. BBQ Food most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Mr. BBQ Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr. BBQ Food have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mr. BBQ Food means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Mr. BBQ Food inspected?

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

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