Justin Timberlake's BBQ Restaurant Has Mice: NYC Department of Health

The Hell’s Kitchen barbecue joint that R&B singer Justin Timberlake co-opened in 2007 is now showing “evidence of mice or live mice present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas,” according to a July 14 inspection by the NYC Department of Health.

The grade for Timberlake’s restaurant, Southern Hospitality BBQ, is now listed as “pending.”

“Evidence of mice” is only one of four violations noted in the inspection.

The others include:

• Contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
• Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
• Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

The restaurant advertises itself online as “NYCs best BBQ joint featuring Memphis-style BBQ, Killer Drinks, and a great atmosphere.”

According to US Weekly: “Timberlake opened the restaurant’s first location in 2007 after joining forces with friends Trace Ayala and Eytan Sugarman, although it is unclear how active the new dad’s involvement is now.”