MITCHELL'S KITCHEN in Bedford Stuyvesant (East)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 4 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 11, 2025
📍 261 PATCHEN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11233 ·
🍽️ Caribbean
Overview
Mitchell's Kitchen in Bed-Stuy has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 4 times since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection, with 2 Grade A results among its 8 total inspections over the past three years.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
MITCHELL'S KITCHEN in Bedford Stuyvesant (East): Emergency Closures (4)
MITCHELL'S KITCHEN in Bedford Stuyvesant (East): Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Mar 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
Establishme...
GRADE A
Jul 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 6
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Violations:
06C
Jul 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 28
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Violations:
05H
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 12, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 42
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 12, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 42
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
GRADE P
Apr 8, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
Violations:
08C
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 30, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 52
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
Food not protected from potential source of conta...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 30, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 52
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning pro...
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MITCHELL'S KITCHEN in Bedford Stuyvesant (East): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MITCHELL'S KITCHEN last inspected?
- MITCHELL'S KITCHEN was last inspected on March 11, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is MITCHELL'S KITCHEN's current health grade?
- MITCHELL'S KITCHEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has MITCHELL'S KITCHEN been closed by NYC Health?
- MITCHELL'S KITCHEN has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 4 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has MITCHELL'S KITCHEN had?
- MITCHELL'S KITCHEN has 8 health inspections on record from March 2022 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at MITCHELL'S KITCHEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MITCHELL'S KITCHEN was 52 points on March 30, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.