Big Apple Kitchen
489 ROCKAWAY AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11212
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Feb 18, 2026
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.
CriticalFood 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.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Feb 28, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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