Twin Grills

865 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show five inspections at Twin Grills stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 2, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The latest visit found two violations, down from four violations the time before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor, showing up three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Oct 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.

05C

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

08A

Jan 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

10B

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Nov 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations.

View 4 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

06D

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Jul 19, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Twin Grills last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Twin Grills on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Twin Grills?

Across the inspection record, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Twin Grills.

How does Twin Grills compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Twin Grills's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Twin Grills have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Twin Grills 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 Twin Grills inspected?

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

Nearby Restaurants

Weng's Garden

872 Hancock Street

Score: 74 — Medium Risk

Bakery by Textbook

874 Hancock Street

Score: 70 — Medium Risk

Cuts & Slices

93 Howard Avenue

Score: 86 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Brooklyn → Mexican / Latin restaurants in NYC → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Brooklyn