Grade AChicken

American Best Wings & Pizza

888 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11203

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (9 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Nov 5, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Nov 5, 2025

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    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.

    Critical
  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

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

    Critical

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Nov 5, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (2 critical)
Sep 24, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (4 critical)
May 28, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Apr 30, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (6 critical)
Feb 27, 2024Grade PendingPre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.

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