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John Brown Bbq: health inspection history
27-16 40 Avenue, New York City, NY 11101
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- Address
- 27-16 40 Avenue, New York City, NY 11101
- Borough
- Queens
- Cuisine (as listed)
- Barbecue
- Most recent grade
- Grade A issued Mar 11, 2026
- Latest inspection
- Mar 11, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection)
- Records shown
- 4 inspections, Dec 14, 2023 to Mar 11, 2026
Across these 4 inspection records, the health department cited 15 violations, of which 10 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 12 points. Among 318 graded restaurants in ZIP 11101, the median score behind the latest grade is 12 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.
Inspection history
Mar 11, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06CCritical 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.
- 10BNot critical 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.
- 10HNot critical Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Dec 18, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 02GCritical 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.
- 04ECritical Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.
Aug 15, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 10FNot critical 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.
- 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Dec 14, 2023 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 08CNot critical Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 04NCritical 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.
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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.