Mr. Q Bbq

802 56 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Chinese

Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Mr. Q Bbq four times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 4, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The last inspection found three violations, up from two the time before.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Mr. Q Bbq's latest score is in line with the Brooklyn average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 4, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

04L

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

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

08A

Sep 28, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Sep 14, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10F

Sep 12, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr. Q Bbq last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr. Q Bbq on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mr. Q Bbq?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mr. Q Bbq.

How does Mr. Q Bbq compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Mr. Q Bbq most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Mr. Q Bbq's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mr. Q Bbq have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mr. Q Bbq 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 Mr. Q Bbq inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mr. Q Bbq is inspected around two times per year on average.

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