Pitkins Fish & Chicken

288 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213
American
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2024
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Pitkins Fish & Chicken stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 12, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Feb 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
03B
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
70
Apr 25, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Feb 2, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º f to 70º f or less within 2 hours, and from 70º f to 41º f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.
08C
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pitkins Fish & Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pitkins Fish & Chicken on file is from Dec 12, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pitkins Fish & Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pitkins Fish & Chicken.

How does Pitkins Fish & Chicken compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Pitkins Fish & Chicken most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Pitkins Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pitkins Fish & Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pitkins Fish & Chicken 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 Pitkins Fish & Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pitkins Fish & Chicken is inspected roughly once per year on average.