BARK BARBECUE in Downtown Brooklyn DUMBO Boerum Hill
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 7, 2025
📍 55 WATER STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11201 ·
🍽️ Barbecue
Overview
Bark Barbecue in Downtown Brooklyn holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2023 across 7 inspections on record, though it has also received a Grade C during that period.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
BARK BARBECUE in Downtown Brooklyn DUMBO Boerum Hill: Emergency Closures (2)
BARK BARBECUE in Downtown Brooklyn DUMBO Boerum Hill: Full Inspection History (7 records)
Jun 7, 2025
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
GRADE A
Mar 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Jun 15, 2024
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
GRADE C
Sep 12, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 29, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 60
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 29, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 60
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Hot TCS food it...
Jun 13, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
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.
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BARK BARBECUE in Downtown Brooklyn DUMBO Boerum Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BARK BARBECUE last inspected?
- BARK BARBECUE was last inspected on June 7, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 0 points.
- What is BARK BARBECUE's current health grade?
- BARK BARBECUE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has BARK BARBECUE been closed by NYC Health?
- BARK BARBECUE has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has BARK BARBECUE had?
- BARK BARBECUE has 7 health inspections on record from June 2023 through June 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at BARK BARBECUE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BARK BARBECUE was 60 points on August 29, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.