L & L HAWAIIN BARBECUE

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Overview

L & L HAWAIIN BARBECUE was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on September 16, 2025 following a health inspection. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
902 BROADWAY
Brooklyn, NY 11206
Cuisine
Hawaiian
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
5 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from 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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

πŸ“‹ Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
⚠ CRITICAL 10F

Non-food Contact Surfaces Not Clean

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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty non-food surfaces harbor pests and bacteria. Employees touch these surfaces then food. Accumulation attracts roaches and rodents. Creates reservoir of contamination that spreads throughout facility.

πŸ“‹ Code Requirements

Clean all non-food surfaces regularly: Walls, ceilings, floors daily in food areas, Equipment exteriors, Storage shelves, Light fixtures monthly. Seal cracks. Repair damaged surfaces. Maintain cleaning schedule. Assign responsibilities.

CDC Risk Factor: Environmental Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.23
Inspector's Action:

Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

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L & L HAWAIIN BARBECUE β€” Inspection Questions

Did L & L HAWAIIN BARBECUE pass their NYC health inspection on September 16, 2025?
L & L HAWAIIN BARBECUE was closed by the health department on September 16, 2025 with a score of 54 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did L & L HAWAIIN BARBECUE have?
L & L HAWAIIN BARBECUE had 2 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants
What does violation code 10F mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 10F (Non-food Contact Surfaces Not Clean) is a minor violation. Non-food contact surfaces or equipment not kept clean, not properly sealed, or not properly maintained. INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty non-food surfaces harbor pests and bacteria. Employees touch these surfaces then food. Accumulation attracts roaches and rodents. Creates reservoir of contamination that spreads throughout facility.