Skinny Dennis

152 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249
American
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Skinny Dennis has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jul 24, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two 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 four times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Skinny Dennis on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Jun 26, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
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
70
Mar 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
78
May 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Skinny Dennis last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Skinny Dennis on file is from Jul 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Skinny Dennis?

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

How does Skinny Dennis compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Skinny Dennis most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Skinny Dennis' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Skinny Dennis have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Skinny Dennis 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 Skinny Dennis inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Skinny Dennis is inspected around two times per year on average.