Staten Island, NY — Mr. Bbq Flavor, a Chinese restaurant located at 294 New Dorp Lane, received a Grade B score of 22 following a health inspection conducted on March 2, 2026. The inspection identified one critical violation related to hand washing facilities, marking a decline from the restaurant's previous Grade A rating.

The inspection data was released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 5, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

During the inspection, DOHMH inspectors cited Mr. Bbq Flavor for one critical violation under code 05D. Inspectors documented that no hand washing facility was available in or adjacent to the toilet room, or within 25 feet of food preparation, food service, or ware washing areas. The citation also noted that hand washing facilities were not accessible, were obstructed, or were being used for non-hand washing purposes. Additionally, issues were recorded with the availability of hot and cold running water, adequate water pressure, soap, or acceptable hand-drying devices.

No non-critical violations were cited during this inspection.

Food Safety Context

Hand washing is considered one of the most fundamental safeguards against foodborne illness. NYC Health Code Article 81 requires that food service establishments maintain accessible, properly supplied hand washing stations in proximity to food handling and restroom areas. The FDA Food Code similarly mandates that hand washing facilities be conveniently located, equipped with running water at adequate temperature and pressure, and stocked with soap and single-use towels or air-drying devices.

The absence or inaccessibility of hand washing facilities is classified as a critical violation because it directly increases the risk of cross-contamination and the transmission of pathogens. When food handlers cannot properly wash their hands after using the restroom or between food preparation tasks, the likelihood of bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella, and norovirus reaching prepared food increases significantly.

A score of 22 places Mr. Bbq Flavor near the upper end of the Grade B range, just five points below the Grade C threshold of 28.

Inspection History

Mr. Bbq Flavor's prior inspection record shows a previous Grade A rating:

  • 2023-08-25: Score 13 (Grade A)

The jump from a score of 13 to 22 represents a nine-point increase, moving the restaurant from Grade A to Grade B in a single inspection cycle. This is notable given that the restaurant had previously demonstrated compliance at a level within the Grade A range.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on the total number of violation points recorded during an inspection:

  • Grade A: 0–13 points
  • Grade B: 14–27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points

Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations. Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C may request a re-inspection to improve their score. Grades must be posted at the restaurant entrance where they are visible to the public.

Consumers can look up detailed inspection results for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH online database or the NYC Open Data portal. These records include violation descriptions, inspection dates, and scoring details for all inspections on file.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Mr. Bbq Flavor including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.