Mitchell's Kitchen
261 Patchen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233
Caribbean Crown Heights North (347) 365-1243
Grade A · as of Mar 11, 2025
Mitchell's Kitchen was last inspected on March 11, 2025 and scored 13 points (A range). Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
March 11, 2025 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
Score: 13 points (A range)
1 critical2 general-
CriticalPests
Mice, or signs of mice, were found.
Official wording (code 04L)
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.
Official wording (code 10F)
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.
-
GeneralPests
The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.
Official wording (code 08A)
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
-
A 6 points (A range)
Cycle Inspection · Reopening Inspection
The Health Department allowed this restaurant to re-open.
1 critical Show violations
-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.
Official wording (code 06C)
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
-
-
Closed 28 points (C range)
Cycle Inspection · Reopening Inspection
The Health Department closed this restaurant at this inspection.
1 critical Show violations
-
CriticalFacility
No approved procedure for refilling reusable containers.
Official wording (code 05H)
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
-
-
Closed 42 points (C range)
Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
The Health Department closed this restaurant at this inspection.
3 critical2 general Show violations
-
CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.
Official wording (code 02B)
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
-
CriticalPests
Flies or other nuisance pests were found.
Official wording (code 04N)
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
-
CriticalPests
Live roaches were found.
Official wording (code 04M)
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
-
GeneralPests
The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.
Official wording (code 08A)
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.
Official wording (code 10B)
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.
-
-
GP 2 points (A range)
Cycle Inspection · Reopening Inspection
The Health Department allowed this restaurant to re-open.
1 general Show violations
-
GeneralPests
Pesticides were used or stored improperly, or open bait was used.
Official wording (code 08C)
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
-
-
Closed 52 points (C range)
Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
The Health Department closed this restaurant at this inspection.
3 critical3 general Show violations
-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.
Official wording (code 06C)
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
-
CriticalPests
Mice, or signs of mice, were found.
Official wording (code 04L)
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
-
CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.
Official wording (code 02B)
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
-
GeneralPests
Pesticides were used or stored improperly, or open bait was used.
Official wording (code 08C)
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.
Official wording (code 10B)
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 properly.
-
GeneralPests
The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.
Official wording (code 08A)
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
-
More in Crown Heights North
Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 20 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.