Pitkins Fish & Chicken
288 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11213
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (2 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 23, 2026
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 18 rodent inspections on record, 4 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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