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John Brown BBQ

Barbecue · 27-16 40 Avenue · Queens 11101

A Grade A posted 2026-03-11 (score 12)

Inspection history

2026-03-11 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06CFood, 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.Critical
10BAnti-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.—
10HSingle 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.—

2025-12-18 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 37

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
02GCold 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.Critical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
04EToxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical

2024-08-15 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 10 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
10FNon-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.—

2023-12-14 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 19

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
04NFilth 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.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2023-12-14

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27-16 40 Avenue

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