Grade ABarbecue

Laojie Hotpot

811 53 STREET, Brooklyn, 11220

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (3 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Apr 20, 2026

  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    Food worker/food vendor does not wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet, or after coughing, sneezing, smoking, eating, preparing raw foods or otherwise contaminating hands or does not change gloves when required; Worker fails to refrain from smoking or being fully clothed in clean outer garments.

    Critical
  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Apr 20, 2026Grade APre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Dec 7, 2025Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection6 (3 critical)

Around this address

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

  • 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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