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Shokunin BBQ

968 60 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219
American
Last inspected: Nov 22, 2025
52
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: B

Across the available record, Shokunin BBQ has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 22, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Shokunin BBQ's latest score of 52 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

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Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
52
Jul 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
7 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
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
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
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
33
Jan 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shokunin BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shokunin BBQ on file is from Nov 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shokunin BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Shokunin BBQ.

How does Shokunin BBQ compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Shokunin BBQ most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Shokunin BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shokunin BBQ have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Shokunin BBQ 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 Shokunin BBQ inspected?

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

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