Special BBQ

5606 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Chinese
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Special BBQ has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 4, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Special BBQ on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
58
Nov 22, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Apr 1, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Special BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Special BBQ on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Special BBQ?

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 Special BBQ.

How does Special BBQ compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Special BBQ most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Special BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Special BBQ means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.