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Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
March 11, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 5
John Brown BBQ currently has an A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 11, 2026 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
John Brown BBQ currently has an A grade.
John Brown BBQ was last inspected on March 11, 2026.
John Brown BBQ's latest inspection score was 12 points.
John Brown BBQ had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
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: 50066991
Last updated: October 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
John Brown BBQ has received an A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: March 2026 and August 2024. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its August 2024 score of 10.
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.
John Brown BBQ's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →John Brown BBQ is located at 27-16 40th Avenue in Queens, NY 11101.
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