Brooklyn Chop House
253 WEST 47 STREET, Manhattan, 10036
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 5 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (3 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 15, 2026
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
CriticalRaw 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.
Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
CriticalA problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (5 critical) |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Grade Pending | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 14, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Sep 9, 2024 | Grade Pending | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | 0 |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 4 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
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