HOMETOWN BAR-B-QUE in Sunset Park (West)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026
📍 87 35 STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11232 ·
🍽️ Barbecue
Overview
Hometown Bar-B-Que in Sunset Park holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 7 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections dating back to 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
HOMETOWN BAR-B-QUE in Sunset Park (West): Full Inspection History (4 records)
Feb 12, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
Cold TCS fo...
GRADE A
May 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Violations:
06F
GRADE A
Nov 22, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or no...
May 11, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Hot food item not held at or above...
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HOMETOWN BAR-B-QUE in Sunset Park (West): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was HOMETOWN BAR-B-QUE last inspected?
- HOMETOWN BAR-B-QUE was last inspected on February 12, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 17 points.
- What is HOMETOWN BAR-B-QUE's current health grade?
- HOMETOWN BAR-B-QUE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has HOMETOWN BAR-B-QUE had?
- HOMETOWN BAR-B-QUE has 4 health inspections on record from May 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at HOMETOWN BAR-B-QUE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at HOMETOWN BAR-B-QUE was 24 points on May 11, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has HOMETOWN BAR-B-QUE ever received a Grade C?
- No. HOMETOWN BAR-B-QUE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.