Special BBQ Health Inspection Grade
Chinese · 5606 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
27
Last inspection
December 4, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
22 / 5
Special BBQ currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 4, 2025 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 27 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Latest Inspection Details
December 4, 2025
- Date
- December 4, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 27
- Critical points
- 22
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Dec 4, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 22, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 1, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Special BBQ does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Special BBQ's latest score: 27
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Special BBQ's current NYC health grade?
Special BBQ does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Special BBQ last inspected?
Special BBQ was last inspected on December 4, 2025.
What was Special BBQ's latest inspection score?
Special BBQ's latest inspection score was 27 points.
How many violations did Special BBQ have in its latest inspection?
Special BBQ had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Special BBQ located?
Special BBQ is located at 5606 Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn, NY 11219.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50158776
Last updated: July 3, 2026